Software Tester (with a Bit of a Developer Inside)

Posted 23/06/2025 by Eclipse IT Recruitment

Location:
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary/Rate:
£25,000 - £35,000/annum Plus bens

Job Title: Software Tester (with a Bit of a Developer Inside)
Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid – 2–3 days in the office)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Here’s the Deal

We’re looking for a Software Tester who’s great at spotting issues, loves making things work better, and has a growing interest in coding.

You’ll be testing web applications, building automated tests, and generally helping us ship solid, reliable software. But if you’ve also dabbled in JavaScript or TypeScript — or want to — there’s plenty of room to get more involved in coding and automation.

This is a testing-first role (about 65%), but we’re keen to support someone who wants to level up their programming skills over time. We’re not expecting a full-blown developer — just a bit of curiosity and the willingness to learn.

You’ll be part of a supportive, relaxed team that works mostly from home, but meets up in our Cheltenham office 2 or 3 days a week, so we’re looking for someone who lives within around 45 minutes.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Writing and running automated tests (e.g. Cypress, Playwright, or similar).

  • Doing some manual testing for new features or complex areas.

  • Working with developers to figure out what needs testing and how to catch bugs early.

  • Writing basic test scripts or tooling in JavaScript or TypeScript — and building on that as you go.

  • Helping us make our test processes smarter, smoother, and faster.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience with automated testing and a good eye for detail.

  • Some basic programming knowledge (JavaScript or TypeScript is ideal), or a genuine interest in learning.

  • A collaborative mindset — someone who enjoys working with others to get things done.

  • Proactive, curious, and happy to ask questions or suggest improvements.

  • Able to come into the Cheltenham office 2–3 days a week.

Bonus Points For

  • Testing web apps or APIs (and using tools like Postman).

  • Git, CI/CD, or Agile experience.

  • Interest in growing into a more technical or development-heavy role.

What You’ll Get

  • The chance to grow your coding skills in a real-world environment.

  • A hybrid setup with plenty of flexibility and no micro-managing.

  • Supportive teammates who are open, easy to talk to, and happy to share knowledge.

  • Interesting projects and a say in how we build and test things.

  • A competitive salary, plus the usual benefits.

Interested?
Drop us your CV and a quick note about what you've worked on and what you're curious to learn next — we’re excited to hear from you.

Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
Immediate, 4-6
Contract Length:
Permanent/Part-time
Job Reference:
DA2343
Job ID:
223526246

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