Job Description
Purpose:
· The Software tester primary role is to ensure our software operates as intended.
· Responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and overall quality assurance for software services and products.
Main Duties & responsibilities:
With support and training from Testing Manager:
· Design and prepare test scenarios and plans to effectively and efficiently test the software change.
· Conduct software testing to ensure software is fit for purpose.
· Ensure errors and security issues are identified, recorded, prioritised and corrected before release.
· Uses agreed department tools to record activities.
· Communicates activities via test manager using agreed status recording procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
· Demonstrates understanding of the importance of clear and accurate documentation of software tests.
· Demonstrates an interest in software development and the importance of the software development lifecycle.
· Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of security by design and how to test for software errors.
· Logical and creative thinker.
· Ability to work independently and take some responsibility using own initiative.
· Ability to communicate in a variety of styles and situations.
· Studied in IT related subject post-secondary education or comparable on-the-job experience as a Software Quality Engineer or Analyst.
· Good working knowledge of ERP
· Ability to work on own initiative
· Building relationships within the team around the business
Testing training and guidance will be provided – however, a good foundation in Msys applications with an interest in moving in to the IT development team
In return for your hard work we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.
Your package will include:
· Competitive Salary and pension scheme with life assurance
· 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays)
· Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access to:
1. GP consultation and second opinions
2. Mental health support
3. Financial and Legal support
4. Wellbeing and healthy living support
· Employee referral scheme with financial reward
· Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
· Pass scheme (£100 to undertake training of your choice)
· Subsidised canteen
At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative, and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.
Where we are:
Our head office is based at a purpose built, state of the art distribution facility on Buckshaw Village in Chorley with excellent transport links to the M61 and M6 plus a mainline train station less than a mile away. The office has on site parking, shower facilities for those who brave the elements on a bike or on foot and a subsidised canteen.
We are currently operating on a hybrid working basis, there will however be a period of time at the start of your employment spent fully working in our office, familiarising yourself with our systems and processes.
About TVS:
TVS Supply Chain Solutions are a world leading supply chain and logistics services provider, implementing innovative supply chain solutions as true partners with a broad range of blue chip organisations worldwide. Our clients operate in diverse sectors such as Defence, Utilities, Automotive, Rail and Beverage but they all have time-sensitive, business critical missions to deliver and TVS are an essential and integral component in their performance - with our help they achieve their business goals.
If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chorley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chorley
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