Position – Junior Software Tester

Location - Cambridge, CB24 3DQ

Hours - 40-hours

Salary - Annual salary of £25,000 - £35,000

Start date – ASAP

Application deadline – 28 July 2023

Reference – 022

 

Junior Software Tester– Manual / Compliance QA

The Opportunity

L2S2 has developed a software platform that greatly accelerates the development of new regulatory-compliant apps and applications and also de-risks and simplifies deployment. We help innovators get new products into the hands of patients and clinicians, making a difference to people’s lives much faster and easier than any other way.

You will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on exciting projects as part of a skilled engineering and medical team. Our international approvals and expertise make it possible for us to access huge medical datasets. The lifeblood of next-generation AI medical devices and our access to health systems will enable you to see your work helping patients quickly.

 If you believe your skills would add value to our team and want to know how you would see the results of your work directly benefit patient lives, please submit your CV to careers@l2s2.com.

L2S2 Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage diversity and inclusion.

Job Description

We are looking for a Junior Software Tester to work with the application development team and ensure product quality throughout the software development lifecycle. A significant part of the role is to create and maintain test documentation for audit purposes with the support of the Quality Manager. You will be working within a regulatory-compliant environment and we will provide necessary standards training as you require it.

This is an on-site role based in Oakington, Cambridgeshire, with the opportunity to work from home occasionally.

As a Junior Software Tester, your responsibilities will include:

• Working with the application development team to ensure product quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Designing comprehensive test cases to ensure adequate test coverage.
• Identifying test scenarios based on requirements or user stories.
• Utilising manual testing techniques such as black-box testing, functional testing, regression testing, and exploratory testing.
• Reporting and documenting software defects effectively.
• Creating and maintaining documentation for compliance with industry standards.
• Generating required test reports and logs.

 

About You

You must meet all national requirements to be allowed to be employed in the UK

Knowledge and qualifications

• Possess a degree in IT, Business, Mathematics, or previous experience in a testing role.
• Holding an ISTQB qualification (desirable).

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Understanding of test case design and performing manual tests.
• Understanding different testing techniques, including black-box testing, functional testing, regression testing, and exploratory testing.
• Ability to create and maintain documentation for compliance with industry standards is required.
• Ability to generate required test reports and logs is necessary.
• Be able to communicate effectively in written and verbal form, in a professional manner.
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken business English.

Desirable Experience

• Familiarity with Selenium or a strong willingness to learn and work with Selenium.
• Experience of working in a regulated environment such as the NHS or healthcare industry.
• Have familiarity with the requirements and standards of ISO 13485, ensuring documentation meets regulatory compliance.

Personal Qualities

• Have a solution-focused mindset and a positive attitude towards challenges.
• Be open to asking for help and guidance when necessary, demonstrating a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements or timelines is key.
• Take a detail-oriented approach to their work.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team is important.
• The ability to troubleshoot issues that arise during testing and find practical solutions is required.
• Being able to perceive the product from a user's viewpoint to create real-world test scenarios.

 

This is an on-site role based in Oakington, Cambridgeshire, with the opportunity to work from home occasionally.
Training on necessary standards will be provided as required.

 

Please note: This job description should not be interpreted as a complete summary of the responsibilities for this role or of the limitation of accountability. This job description is intended to present a general requirement of the experience, skills and attributes that we are seeking for this role.

We do not accept applications from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list.