MyNewTerm
Software Tester
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Job Description
Role Overview
Experience in software testing, QA, or a related technical role
Key Responsibilities
- Strong manual testing capability with excellent attention to detail
- Understanding of automated testing concepts and why they are used in modern software delivery
- Familiarity with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Understanding of APIs and API testing concepts
- Working knowledge of Java to support automation debugging and test validation activities
- Commercial experience contributing to automated test suites using Selenium, TestNG and Java or similar automation frameworks
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
- Comfortable documenting test results and writing clear bug reports
- Confident using technology and learning new tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive, organised, and team-focused approach
Desirable (but not essential)
- Experience with Jira or similar issue-tracking tools
- Familiarity with test management tools such as TestRail
- Experience testing SaaS or web-based applications
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and release workflows
- Experience or study in Computer Science or a related field
- Experience within EdTech or education environments
- Experience testing REST APIs testing using tools such as Postman or Insomnia, including validating responses, payloads, headers, and status codes
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We recognise candidates may not have experience across every area listed above and encourage applications from individuals eager to continue developing their testing and automation capability.
What we offer:
- The opportunity to join a fast-growing company at the forefront of a booming market
- Clear development pathways and training support as part of a growing engineering team
- Salary of £30,000 – £38,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Company Bonus Scheme
- A flexible, dynamic, and supportive company culture
- 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising with service
- Life assurance (x3 salary) and income protection scheme
- Cycle to Work and Techscheme
- Occupational pension scheme
- Hybrid working with home working on Fridays available
Reasons to work at MyNewTerm:
- Fantastic team culture with supportive, collaborative colleagues
- Exceptional staff retention
- Investment in developing and growing talent from within
- Weekly recognition of achievements across the business
- A mission-driven SaaS product with strong product-market fit
- Highly responsive to customer and user feedback
- A reputation for delivering exceptional service and value
- A product loved by schools, MATs, and candidates
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Job location:
This role is based at our office at Wrest Park, Silsoe (MK45 4HR) with hybrid working on Fridays. A relocation support allowance may be available for an exceptional candidate relocating within the UK.
Working pattern:
- Full-time, 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday).
- All-year-round (52 weeks).
Key Dates:
- Closing date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026
- Start date: Flexible
Please note, we may close the vacancy prior to the deadline. Early applications are therefore highly encouraged.
Questions?
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch using the contact details below.
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Apply by completing the application form at MyNewTerm addressing how you meet the required Skills, Qualifications, and Experiences above in your personal statement (we do not accept CVs). We look forward to getting to know you!
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