Data Software Tester

Salary: £36,000 – £42,000 per year

Data Software Tester, Lookers plc

Group Technology, Manchester (Hybrid working)

Contract Type: Permanent,

Market leading employee benefits

To be one of the UK’s leading automotive retailers we need the UK’s best talent! We are looking for an innovative and forward-thinking IT professional to join us as a Test Analyst. It is a hybrid working role, in which you can work from our state-of-the-art offices in either Manchester or Belfast. It is a fantastic opportunity to join our technology focused business and reap the benefits of working for an industry leader.

As a Test Analyst, you will work as part of a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team to help define and evolve processes with IT delivery. You will create and maintain tests across several phases (SIT, UAT) as well as define test approaches, and produce test reports.

You will perform exploratory testing, execute, record and analyse test results, identify and report defects, issues and risks. On larger or more complex projects, you will coordinate test activities across multiple teams for end-to-end integration testing and UAT. You will communicate with various stakeholders and business users to help plan the testing.

Interested?! Read on to learn more about what we are searching for.

About you

will have experience in a similar fast paced role, with experience in the automotive industry experience being a distinct advantage but not required. You’ll have a strong understanding of agile and other testing methodologies including test automation (C# with Selenium), API testing, and ETL data testing.

The ideal applicant will have strong SQL knowledge and the ability to understand wider system requirements and the impact that changes have. You will be able to provide accurate test estimates and work to tight deadlines. Great attention to detail is a must.

We are looking for someone that can think big, has a passion for technology and is willing to take on new and exciting challenges. You will work well with others and have exceptional communication skills that allow you to explain complex technical information to various stakeholders.

If you have relevant experience and are eager to advance your career with an employer who will provide genuine learning and development opportunities, apply today!

Why us…?

Lookers are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK & Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries, enhanced holidays that increase with service, eligibility to join one of our car schemes, critical illness cover after 2 years, enhanced paid maternity leave for women and for some roles a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus.

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels with our annual Lookers Excellence Awards. So? What are you waiting for?

Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

Please note: We will close vacancies once the required quality or number of applications has been received.