Systems Tester
THIS POSITION IS NOW CLOSED
Vacancy Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + up to 10% bonus & benefits
Why choose Valpak?
Valpak has created a friendly and supportive working environment that enables our team to perform to the best of their abilities, with flexible hours, hybrid working options, access to training and opportunities to get involved in various groups to nurture key interests.
With social value at the heart of our business ethos, employees can take a day on us to volunteer for an organisation of their choice, and our Charity Committee organises fundraising events for the employee nominated charity of the year.
Valpak endorses wellbeing and healthy lifestyles, offering subsidised gym membership, optional healthy living seminars and social events, encouraging cross team integration. Plus the “After Work” social group organises regular gatherings – an opportunity to get to know friendly faces. We have also completed our Thrive at Work Foundation Level, demonstrating our commitment to creating a workplace where staff can thrive, both personally and professionally.
Our team is passionate, friendly, approachable and dedicated to the business mission – to inspire businesses to do all they can to reduce their environmental impact. If you have an interest in sustainability and like the sound of all Valpak offers, we would love to hear from you!
How will I make a difference?
As the UK’s leading provider of environmental compliance, Valpak strives to work together towards a profitable, sustainable, waste-free world. To date, our teams work in partnership with more than 400 customers, in nearly every corner of the globe.
You will assist in driving this goal by helping with the testing of our EPIC database and related systems, improving testing processes and supporting with system improvements.
What will I be doing?
Valpak has developed a vast database known as Environmental Product Information Centre (EPIC) that holds one of the UK’s largest product and packaging data sets. The EPIC database and software is developed by Valpak’s Systems team and is continually improving to support data storage and service delivery.
In this role, you will:
- Produce and execute clear, repeatable test plans and test cases
- Identify test scope and coverage
- Clearly document bugs/defects and feed back to developers
- Prepare and manage test data sets
- Stay up to date with developments in the field of software testing
- Become an expert in the systems within your remit
- Implement automated testing where possible
- Liaise with business to understand user requirements, and to keep the business informed of test progress
- Work with developers and users to produce agreed Acceptance Criteria for new functionality
- Assist with reproduction and resolution of user software issues (support)
- Provide training of new functionality where needed
- Identify and specify improvements in design, functionality, and user experience
About you
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Great attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience using Microsoft packages, including Excel
- Understanding of different categories of testing (e.g. functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, performance testing)
- Knowledge of SQL is required
- Knowledge of Microsoft TFS, Azure DevOps, Visual Studio, C#, Selenium is desirable but not required
What kind of businesses will I be working with?
What benefits will I receive?
We strive to make Valpak an employer of choice. Whether it’s achieving work-life balance, helping towards a healthier lifestyle, or saving money. We have a range of benefits to help support you, including:
How do I apply?
This position is now closed. To view our current vacancies, click here.
If you would like to be considered for more than one role, or any future roles, please send your CV to [email protected].
I’ve greatly enjoyed my time at Valpak so far, where I’ve been able to specialise in the part of my role that interests me the most. I’ve had access to training beyond what my role requires and spent time developing my skills.