Junior Manual QA Tester

At Evri we understand that searching for your first job, your next job, or that big promotion is a huge milestone. Here at Evri we always think about what it’s like to be in your position when making those big decisions. It takes courage to make change happen in your life, and we’re here to help you with that.

We’re here for the first step, the next step, and the big step.

You’re not just a number to us. You’ve got to know you’ll love working here. It’s as important to us as you ‘being the right fit’. We want to help you feel what it’s like to work at Evri, to see the value you can bring to any of our roles, and how we can help you grow. We’re never one-size-fits-all. Our careers are as unique as you are.

We are looking for a Junior Manual QA Tester to be responsible for ensuring product quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Working with cross-functional teams to test features from a functional and component perspective, they must also validate integration with other systems whilst ensuring that that Test Assurance standards set by the practice are met.

Evri is leading the way in creating responsible delivery experiences for everyone, everywhere, and that’s how we approach our talent development. We’re a kind, ambitious and diverse team, always supporting and encouraging each other. Our people are extremely important to our business, without them we wouldn’t be where we are today, striving to do the best for our customers and clients. If you like what you hear, then we’d love you to apply!

You will be accountable for:

• Learning to analyse requirements to identify all relevant tests scenarios and edge cases.
• Working with developers to understand the flow of code.
• Creating and documenting comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases.
• Implementing datasets to support, functional, integration and E2E testing activities.
• Supporting the team in estimating, prioritising, planning and coordinating quality testing activities.
• Testing the modules and component parts of the application in isolation and integrated.
• Identifying potential issues and escalate appropriately.
• Supporting automation testers on shifting left critical scenarios
• Recognising routine tasks as learning opportunities and seek ways to improve/automate
• Executing tests during the development lifecycle, at sprint and release level
• Executing all levels of testing regularly and no less than at every sprint:
• System - functional
• Integration
• Regression
• User Acceptance testing
• Logging test executions and tracking defects.
• Supporting on the investigation and troubleshoot of issues and non-conforming software.
• Tracking quality assurance metrics around defects.
• Learning and being passionate about new testing tools and test strategies.

To be successful in this role you will require the following…

• An understanding of the role of a software tester within the software development lifecycle
• Knowledge of using software QA methodologies, tools and processes
• Understanding of an Agile software development team
• Ability to execute regression scripts and report accurately
• Awareness of Databases (e.g. SQL)
• Awareness of JSON and XML data structures
• Awareness of analysing issues and route cause
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
• Passionate problem solver with a focus on high quality software
• A qualification in Computing Science or equivalent would be advantageous

Why Work Here?

We’re constantly looking at ways to become a more inclusive and diverse employer, and our benefits package is important to us. Here’s some of what we currently offer:

• Flexible working; work from home, or in the office – whatever suits you.
• 26 days + bank holidays, as well as an option to buy and sell up to 5 days holidays.
• Bonus Scheme; an annual bonus that can earn up to £3,000 if you really push the boundaries
• Career progression framework; map out your next steps in your career
• Pension; 3% employer contribution on top of what you choose to commit yourself
• A range of discounts from our clients
• We also have a range of flexible benefits such as additional life assurance, critical life insurances and others to choose from

In addition to this, Evri have recently launched a fantastic new benefit which allows employees to request to work from anywhere in the world for up to 90 days.

At Evri, we know we only grow if our people do too. That’s why we’re committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves.

We’re on a journey to better represent the customers we serve around the UK. We’re committed to removing barriers and ensure that each person at Evri is valued for who they are, and what they bring to our business.

We are Evri. Where everyone is welcome.

We’re excited for the future. Let’s deliver it together.