Junior Test Engineer

at  Logistics UK

Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional with a keen eye for detail and an interest in software testing? Logistics UK is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Test Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is your chance to develop your skills, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to creating top-quality software solutions in the thriving logistics sector.
As a Junior Test Engineer, you will work closely with Software Developers, Product Owners, and business users in small, supportive Scrum teams. You will learn how to design, execute, and maintain test plans while ensuring our bespoke systems are reliable, secure, and high-performing.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

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• Familiarity with or interest in manual and automation testing (experience with tools like Selenium WebDriver is a plus).

• Basic knowledge of coding or scripting languages such as C#, Java, or SQL.
• An understanding of HTML/CSS and how websites work across different browsers and operating systems.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to learning.
• Interest in Agile/Lean methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS

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• An understanding of version control tools like Git.

• Awareness of software security basics (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Familiarity with Microsoft DevOps or similar tools.
• ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level qualification (or willingness to achieve this with our support).

• Test Planning & Execution: Assist in creating and running manual and automated test plans for user interfaces (UI) and APIs.
• Team Collaboration: Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies, estimate testing efforts, and help identify and resolve issues.
• Reporting & Analysis: Record and communicate test results, report bugs, and provide insights to improve our systems.
• Learning & Growth: Maintain regression test packs and stay up to date with testing best practices and tools.