Outcomes First Group Head Office Hiring for Software Tester Job at Bolton, England Full Time

Full Job Description

Location: Bolton (Remote)

Hybrid Working: Available

Contract Type: Permanent 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 per annum

About the Role

Could you be our newest Software Tester?

Outcomes First Group is on the lookout for an IT professional to come and join our growing team.

As a lead Systems Tester, you’ll conduct automated and manual tests to ensure the software created by developers is fit for purpose and any bugs or issues are removed within a product before it gets deployed to everyday users. You’ll be involved in the quality assurance stage of software development and deployment as well as support wider guidance on testing standards for other sources.

Your role is integral to the creation of software systems and technical products within OFG and making sure current system are maintained. You might work on bespoke, individual projects or group projects spanning the different areas of OFG.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Working knowledge of software development methods, integration protocols & web technologies
• Experience meeting with stakeholders and system users to understand the scope of projects and identify business requirements
• Knowledge of monitoring applications and software systems, with previous experience in stress testing, performance testing, functional testing and scalability testing
• The ability to write and execute test scripts and test in multiple environments.
• Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Understanding of NodeJS and Reach/Reach native.
• Understanding of database technology such as MySQL/SQL.
• Ability to meet project objectives within product and contract constraints. ggg

We’re looking for an organised, keen, and resilient problem solver, with strong stakeholder management, who wants to provide the best support to their colleagues and get stuck in with problem-solving and develop their skills.

About IT:

With four key functions spanning from Service Desk, Security, Infrastructure and Projects, our IT team runs on the ethos of promoting from within and building lifelong careers. Working with our highly experienced team, joining us means exposure to a range of problems, solutions, and technologies. We work as one driven unit to ensure that our goal to help build incredible futures for all the individuals who use our services is achieved.

Apply today and our Resourcing Team will be in touch!

About the Group

Outcomes First Group exists to make sure vulnerable children, young people and adults get the opportunities they need, whether that involves providing them with specialist education and residential care or finding them dedicated foster families in which they can thrive.

There are three organisations in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education and Care, National Fostering Group and Options Autism. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.

Why work for us?

• Holidays starting at 25 days per annum
• Extensive training suite
• Career development across the Group
• Professional support network
• Pension
• “Your Wellbeing Matters”- access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services
• Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.