Junior Tester

at  EA Technologies

Job ref:
1523
Location:
Capenhurst / WFH - Hybrid
Job sector:
Operations - IT
Job function:
Operations - IT
Salary:
£25,000
Status:
Full Time
Type:
Permanent
Hours:
37 per week

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EA Technology have been leading innovation in electricity distribution for over 50 years and, as we continue to grow, so do our opportunities. We’re a positive culture-based company who live by our values: Contribution, Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration & Fairness and we ensure employee wellbeing is always at the forefront which is why, here in Innovation Delivery, we work flexibly as a remote/hybrid team. Our teams are passionate about technology which is why we cultivate individual creativity and workplace autonomy so our amazing people can do their best work.
You’d be working in a great team with extremely supportive leaders who have a wealth of industry knowledge/experience who are fantastic communicators, active listeners, really engaging and genuinely care about their people.
The role is remote with fortnightly visits to our Capenhurst office (CH1 6ES)i.e. 1 day per fortnight
About the role:
As part of the test team for the Connect software family, you will aid in the development of robust, scalable and accessible software products. You will serve as a point of reference for testing within your individual project team, as well as providing support and advice to less experienced members of the test team.
In the Innovation Delivery Team, we develop software products that enable our clients to break new ground in how they operate electricity networks. We help our clients to streamline how they plan and connect low carbon technology to their networks to enable them to supply their customers with the highest quality service possible.

Your aim will be to help them and us achieve our goals of lowering carbon emissions and moving towards a net zero carbon future. This will be achieved through:

• Contributing to the delivery of quality, scalable software at all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Executing test cases /user journeys, seeking feedback and turning them into great user experiences.
• Identifying improvements for both new and existing systems.
• Contributing to documenting organisational standards for testing and ensuring all software meets our coding standards.
• Participating in day-to-day Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, etc.).

What we’ll need from you:

• An interest in software development
• Some basic coding knowledge
• Great attention to detail and the desire to produce a quality user experience
• The ability to analyse and write documentation for sometimes complex software
• To take responsibility and ownership of tasks
• ISTQB or equivalent qualification is desirable
• Relevant higher education qualification (degree, HND or equivalent)

What we can offer you:

• Up to £25,000 basic salary p.a.
• Company performance bonus
• 25 days holiday + stats + 1 day extra after every 3 completed years, to a max of 30
• Flexible working options with genuine career development
• Pension: 8% employer contributions – or cash equivalent
• Group Life Insurance//Group Income Protection/Critical Illness – or cash equivalents
• Private Medical Insurance: single cover – or cash equivalent
• A great work environment with truly amazing colleagues!

Please refer the Job description for details