Tester
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
We are professional and agile.
We are a Global IT solutions company which was set up to provide managed end to end IT solutions for UK and US based organisations. Our headquarters is based in the UK, with offices in the US and Bangalore in India, where the technical operations are managed by UK professionals.
We have a dedicated team with over 30 years of IT experience with extensive range of technical and business skills. We have worked with some of the world’s largest corporations to build and maintain complex systems, clients such as HSBC, Xerox, Thomas Cook, Harvey Nichols, Schroders. We thrive on challenging projects that may sometimes appear to be an impossible mission to a mission perfected to meet our clients’ expectations. We get a ‘buzz’ from delivering an IT solution that not only works but delivers beyond our clients’ expectations.
The successful candidate for this position will be a self-motivated, career-oriented professional with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The Tester will work directly with the development team to implement test programs and design specifications, and will be responsible for compiling comprehensive reports of his or her findings. The successful Tester is a critical member of the development team and must have excellent analytical thinking skills and an eye for detail.
An Automation driven environment, this is a great opportunity for someone with 2-3 years' experience who is looking for the chance to develop their Automation skills whilst being able to work in a tight knit team of Senior QA Engineers they can be mentored by on a daily basis. To be considered for this opening, the following experience is required: • 2+ years' experience in a QA / Testing role • At least 1 year of Automation experience (ideally with JavaScript) • Capable working with Automation frameworks, with experience across one of Nightwatch, Cypress or Cucumber • History of working in Agile environments • Hands-on experience with CI and API Testing tools is also a bonus
Responsibilities:
- Write test plans and test cases.
- Find bugs in the code.
- Work with programmers to correct code.
- Document code to aid programmers and testers in maintaining the code.
- Be knowledgeable of programming techniques, including source code control, refactoring, reusability, and modularity.
- Create unit tests for the code.
- Create integration tests for the code, using stubs and mock objects.
- Be able to work with a variety of programming languages.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,600.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Housing allowance
- Language training provided
- Private dental insurance
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Relocation assistance
- Store discount
- Unlimited paid holidays
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
- Tips
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Watford: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Watford
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Tester roles across Pixl Tech Ltd.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,600 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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