Software Tester

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:

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 busines4s
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:GP consultation and second opinions
Mental health support
Financial and Legal support
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.