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The role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As Software Tester you will develop testing criteria based on requirements, carry out testing activities, and support others in the organisation to perform testing to identify defects and the appropriate resolution.  You will analyse and scope test requirements and develop robust test scripts to ensure high-quality testing results.  Other duties include identifying and sourcing appropriate test data and providing estimation of testing effort and cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You must have at least two years of manual testing experience, including API testing and user interface testing.  Experience of testing complex web-based applications is also required along with good knowledge of version control systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are a values-based organisation, and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here and see how our staff display our values every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We commit to inclusion, equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recruitment for this post is being handled by our agency, Pardoe Wray. For information on and to apply for the role, please contact Nathan Pardoe at nathan@pardoewray.com<\/a>.  Please do not apply direct to Family Fund as your application will not be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interviews are on a rolling basis, so we strongly advise that you contact Nathan as soon as possible if you are interested in applying for this role as we will close the vacancy as soon as the role is appointed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a basic level DBS criminal record check, right to work check and employment history verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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