Software Tester
Posted Today by Meritus
£70 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Guildford, Surrey
Summary: The role of Software Test Engineer focuses on geospatial and API testing within an Agile environment in Guildford. Candidates must be British born with active SC clearance and will work closely with developers and product owners to ensure quality throughout the software lifecycle. The position emphasizes collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement in testing practices. This is a 12-month contract role with a strong focus on API and web application testing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing and executing tests within an Agile Scrum environment
- Testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman
- Web application and UI testing across complex systems
- Supporting integration and acceptance testing phases
- Contributing to automation frameworks and improving test coverage
- Working closely with stakeholders to define acceptance criteria
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in software testing within Agile teams
- Hands-on API testing (REST / Postman)
- Experience testing web-based applications
- Exposure to test automation tools or frameworks
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across teams
Salary (Rate): £70/hour
City: Guildford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
PLEASE NOTE - Candidates must be British Born and have current active SC clearance, candidates without these requirements will not be considered for the role.
Contract Software Test Engineer - Geospatial / API Testing Guildford (3 days onsite, 2 remote)
70 per hour (Inside IR35)
12-month contract
We're supporting a high-profile engineering programme delivering cutting-edge geospatial and cloud-based solutions used in complex, real-world environments. This is not a typical test role, you'll be embedded within an Agile team and involved across the full software lifecycle.
The Role
You'll work closely with developers, product owners, and integration teams to ensure quality is built in from the start. The focus is on API and web application testing, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Be Doing
- Designing and executing tests within an Agile Scrum environment
- Testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman
- Web application and UI testing across complex systems
- Supporting integration and acceptance testing phases
- Contributing to automation frameworks and improving test coverage
- Working closely with stakeholders to define acceptance criteria
What We're Looking For
- Strong experience in software testing within Agile teams
- Hands-on API testing (REST / Postman)
- Experience testing web-based applications
- Exposure to test automation tools or frameworks
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across teams