Software Tester

Posted 7 Days Ago
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London, Greater London, England, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
Insurance
The Role
Design, implement and execute manual and automated test cases for a custom online quoting and documentation platform. Perform functional, regression, integration, performance, exploratory, cross-browser, end-to-end, smoke and sanity testing. Report, track and document defects; maintain test scripts and test documentation; work with CI/CD pipelines and cloud (Azure); improve testing processes and communicate results to stakeholders.
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Software Tester

Location: Hybrid - London

Package: Negotiable + Benefits

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Tester to ensure the quality and functionality of our Internal platform. It is a custom-built online quote, bind and formal documentation issuance platform, that also offers a range of analytics to assist with underwriting, portfolio analysis and product performance. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing test cases, both manual and automated, to identify and resolve software defects, ensuring that the platform operates as intended and delivers an optimal user experience. You will be part of a small but growing Development team, so there will be plenty of opportunity to make a big impact.

The day to day:

  • Reviewing requirements.

  • Design, develop, and execute test cases for functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.

  • Identify, report, and track defects and issues using bug tracking tools.

  • Perform exploratory testing to identify potential risks and usability concerns.

  • Perform end-to-end testing across multiple browsers.

  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts where applicable.

  • Ensure that the online platform meets quality standards and adheres to security, performance, and usability guidelines.

  • Perform smoke and sanity testing on new releases and hotfixes.

  • Communicate test results to relevant stakeholders, providing clear and actionable feedback.

  • Maintain thorough documentation of testing procedures, test results, and defect logs.

  • Continuously improve the testing process, tools, and methodologies to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.

About you:

  • Proven experience as a Software Tester or Quality Assurance Engineer, preferably with online platforms.

  • Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and tools.

  • Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Reqnroll, NUnit, Postman, etc.).

  • Experience in testing web applications and APIs across multiple platforms and browsers.

  • Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

  • Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.

  • Understanding of programming.

  • Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans, cases, and documentation.

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify issues early in the development cycle.

  • Good communication skills.

  • Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).

  • Familiarity with security testing practices.

  • Experience in testing cloud-based/Azure applications.

  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).

  • ISTQB certification or similar software testing certification is advantageous.

The rewards:

  • A negotiable basic salary and all the normal benefits you’d expect (Holiday, company pension etc.)

  • A collaborative, open and honest environment that is designed to deliver the best outcomes to our clients and staff

  • A flexible working methodology to enable you to be where you need to be, if you don’t need to be in an office then don’t, if you want to be in an office your welcome to use one.

  • An environment built around supporting and developing our staff with funding available for relevant professional qualifications.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.

Skills Required

  • Proven experience as a Software Tester or Quality Assurance Engineer
  • Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and tools
  • Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Reqnroll, NUnit, Postman)
  • Experience testing web applications and APIs across multiple platforms and browsers
  • Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
  • Knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
  • Understanding of programming
  • Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans, cases, and documentation
  • Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner)
  • Familiarity with security testing practices
  • Experience testing cloud-based/Azure applications
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills, attention to detail and good communication
  • ISTQB or similar software testing certification
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The Company
HQ: Daytona Beach, FL
2,612 Employees
Year Founded: 1939

What We Do

At Brown & Brown, our guiding principles include building our team with the highest quality people and delivering innovative solutions and superior service. If you are a highly complex multinational company, an individual or anything in between, our experienced teams can help you view, analyze and purchase insurance efficiently. You will receive the personalized, dedicated service you deserve while leveraging the exceptional capabilities and peace of mind expected from a top brokerage to help protect what you value most.

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