Software Tester

About Squarcle / The Team

Squarcle is an independent strategy and operations consultancy. We are dedicated to ensuring that our clients have both a well-defined strategy and a supply chain that is aligned to provide a performance advantage. Squarcle is a people-oriented organisation that prides itself on its culture and strives to build a family of high-performing experts to tackle the constantly evolving challenges of the global supply chain. Unlike many consultancies, Squarcle is equally dedicated to delivery as it is to design.
 

The Technology Services department is responsible for providing expert Technology Services advice to clients that operate within a fast-moving global environment. The team is made up of subject matter experts who work with a manager/senior Services and provide evidence and insight to support the work of the broader department.  Working together or independently, each role will be expected to work onsite and remotely, with our clients to help them resolve their most complex and exciting technological challenges.     

Squarcle is committed to equality and diversity. We aim to build a diverse, dedicated, and high-performing team of subject matter experts to help our clients achieve supply chain and operational excellence. 

Job Overview / Introduction

We are looking for a detail-oriented Tester to support the delivery of high-quality digital and technology services. The role focuses on validating that solutions meet user needs, technical requirements, and quality standards, while contributing to the continuous improvement of testing practices.

The Tester will work as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and other assurance roles.

Primary Role and Responsibilities 

Design, execute, and maintain test cases and test scenarios based on user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria.

Perform a range of testing activities, including functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing.

Support testing of non-functional requirements such as performance, security, and usability where required.

Identify, log, and track defects, working closely with developers to support timely resolution.

Contribute to test planning, estimation, and risk-based prioritisation.

Support test automation activities, including maintaining automated test scripts where appropriate.

Validate fixes and support release readiness activities.

Ensure test evidence is captured and maintained to support audit and assurance needs.

Actively contribute to retrospectives and continuous improvement of testing practices.

Documentation & Communication. Produce clear, comprehensive technical documentation and communicate architecture decisions and designs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Support and mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge on emerging technologies and architectural best practices.

Work effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.

Assist the Head of Digital in developing Squarcle’s digital capabilities

Conduct performance reviews and annual appraisals for all direct reports.

Secondary Roles and Responsibilities

Commit to continuous development by supporting the organisation of team events, training sessions and recruitment activities.

Carry out other duties as specified by the Manager.

Deputise for the Manager during periods of absence.

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

Essential

Experience testing software applications or digital services.

Understanding of structured test design techniques and defect management.

Familiarity with agile delivery methods and working in sprint-based teams.

Experience using test management and defect tracking tools.

Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks.

Experience testing cloud-hosted or distributed systems.

Awareness of accessibility and usability considerations.

Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking skills.

Ability to clearly communicate issues and risks to the wider team.

Documentation & Communication. Produce clear, comprehensive technical documentation and communicate Test decisions and designs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Support and mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge on emerging technologies and architectural best practices.

Work effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.

Assist the Head of Digital in developing Squarcle’s digital capabilities

Conduct performance reviews and annual appraisals for all direct reports.

Desirable

Exposure to API, integration, or service-level testing.

Exposure to ITIL Framework

Commit to continuous development by supporting the organisation of team events, training sessions and recruitment activities.

Carry out other duties as specified by the Test Manager.

Deputise for the Test Manager during periods of absence.

SC Clearance:  

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 6 months. If you hold dual citizenship or nationality from another country, please make us aware of this during the application phase. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship. 

Benefits / Additional Information  

Generous leave package   

26 days of annual leave (including your birthday!) plus UK bank holidays — increasing to 27 days after three years, and 28 after seven years  

You’ll also get five extra days for your five and 10-year anniversaries   

Additional leave for members of the Reserve Forces and CFAV.  

Private medical insurance  

Provided once you’ve completed your probation.  

Recognition and rewards   

£1,000 referral bonus for successful hires   

Performance-related awards  

Milestones and life event hampers to celebrate life’s big moments
 

Development & learning   

Annual training week abroad  

Funding for qualifications that benefit both you and the business

Travel & wellbeing   

Cycle to work scheme  

Discounted travel through funded railcards  

Pension   

Our pension provider is NOW Pensions, pension contributions are 3% employer and 5% employee