About the role

Job Title: SoftwareTester

Location: North East (flexible working)

Job Type: Permanent

The Role:

As a Software Tester, you will be responsible for both manual and automated testing of our web and/or mobile applications. You'll work closely with developers, product managers, and other team members to identify bugs, suggest improvements, and ensure the reliability and performance of our platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and execute detailed test cases, scripts, and plans for manual testing.

• Develop and maintain automated test suites using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar.

• Collaborate with the development team in agile ceremonies like sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Log, track, and retest bugs to ensure successful resolution.

• Conduct regression, performance, and functional testing as needed.

• Contribute to improving processes, tools, and techniques.

• Assist in maintaining CI/CD pipelines with integrated automated tests.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in manual and automation testing.

• Familiarity with testing frameworks and tools (e.g. Selenium, Cypress, Postman, JMeter, etc.).

• Solid understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git) and test management tools (e.g. Jira, TestRail).

• Basic knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. JavaScript, Python, or Java) is a plus.

• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with API testing and automation.

• Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices.

• ISTQB certification or equivalent.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team culture.

• Opportunities for professional growth and learning.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Health benefits and pension contributions.

• Regular team events and well-being initiatives.

If this sounds of interest, click ‘apply now’ and a member of our team will be in touch.

NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.