Average Software Tester salary in London

Role: QA Tester Salary: £45,000Location: South Croydon (4 Days on-site/non-negotiable) My client is a leading UK-based payments acceptance software specialist. With over 150,000 merchant implementations worldwide across various sectors, including retail, fuel, airline, travel, logistics, and government, they offer merchants independence from payment schemes, acquirers, PSPs, and device manufacturers, leading to financial savings and greater payment flexibility. They are now looking to bring on highly skilled software tester within the Scrum Development team to ensure the high quality of our innovative payment products, both new and existing. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:Conduct thorough testing of web applications to ensure functionality, usability, and security.Perform penetration testing to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in software systems, networks, and applications.Collaborate with software engineers and other Scrum team members to develop automated tests.Write high-level and detailed software test plans for STS products, including web applications.Set up and maintain formal test environments.Conduct software tests according to defined test plans and test cases.Record, organize, and archive test results.Liaise with customers to manage industry certification testing, such as EMV and acquirer testing.Assist with technical support by providing testing services, product knowledge, and administrative support.Manage and prioritize your own workload efficiently.Continuously learn about EMV, global payments, data security, our products, and testing techniques and tools.Take pride in STS's innovative payment products and contribute to changing the payments world.Be willing and available to travel as required. Essentials:Proven experience in software testing, with an emphasis on web and penetration testing.Strong knowledge of web technologies and the OSI model, including HTTP & TCP protocols, JSON, XML, and HTML.Familiarity with web security concepts, OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, and common attack vectors.Experience with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, and Postman.Understanding of encryption and security-related testing.Basic knowledge of Java fundamentals and CLI tools to run Java applications.Knowledge of SQL and database systems.Great attention to detail.Highly motivated, organized, and a high achiever with a proven track record of excellence.Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.Ability to quickly learn and understand complex systems and technical documentation.Scientific university degree with a classification of 2.2 or higher. Desirables:Familiarity with Java frameworks such as Spring and Java IDEs like IntelliJ.Experience with build tools such as Maven/Gradle.Knowledge of Git.Experience with testing frameworks like Cucumber, Selenium, and Concordion.Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).Knowledge of EMV and card payment systems.ISTQB certification or equivalent Sound like you? Apply now! BeTechnology Group Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About Sparta Global Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but dynamic careers in the tech industry. You'll work alongside enthusiastic professionals, receiving top-tier training and mentorship to hone your skills for success in both public and private sectors. Our commitment to designing impactful careers and coaching future leaders is evident in our over 10 prestigious awards in Learning & Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. As a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility and a proud B-Corp certified organisation, we're not just advancing careers; we're fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech landscape. Join us in shaping the future of technology - where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global.? About this role?? Software testing is integral for organisations to ensure that their IT delivery is of a high standard. As such it is one of the most in demand roles in tech today. You will review and analyse requirements, create test plans and execute test cases to ensure the needs of the end-users are met.You will detect and analyse system defects and collaborate to resolve these issues.You will create and maintain test documentation, ensuring efficient tracking of product quality. You will work with business analysts and developers to provide feedback, troubleshoot, fix defects and participate in code reviews.You will continuously increase your technical capability in the environments you work in, becoming a subject matter exert that the organisation relies on for business-critical decisions.You will stay up to date with trends and changes in the tech market, continuously learning new testing techniques and approaches. We're not expecting you to have the proficiencies right away - that's where our award-winning Academy comes in. We are the experts in building skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment that will not only challenge you but develop your specialist capabilities ready to work on our clients' projects. What we're looking for. To be successful for this role you will demonstrate a level of ability in C#, Java or similar. You will be passionate about technology and eager to learn programme development to an advanced level. We're seeking candidates who can exemplify our values:?? Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity.? Drive: A goal-oriented mindset with pride in exceeding targets.? Collaboration: A team-focused approach, fostering positive relationships.?? Innovation: Curiosity, creativity, and openness to diverse ideas.? Flexibility: Adaptability and composure in the face of change.? As a national organisation with clients across the UK, we require all candidates to have the flexibility and willingness to relocate post training for deployment to client site. Remote working cannot be guaranteed. You must have eligibility to work in the UK for the duration of your contract with Sparta Global (British or Irish Citizenship, EU Settled Status, or Permanent Visa Holder). We do not offer visa sponsorships or accept Graduate or PSW Visas due to time limitations. Why you should apply:? Our environment is designed to nurture your talents and skills, your hard work and progress are not just appreciated - they're tangibly rewarded. We conduct performance-based reviews every six months, offering you the chance to increase your earning potential twice a year. This regular appraisal system is our way of ensuring that your efforts and achievements are consistently recognised and rewarded.? We also provide: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays.?An extra day off for your birthday.?Pension.?Eye care.?Death in service cover.?Cycle to work scheme.?Season ticket loan.?Employee assistance program.?? Yearly budget for personal development.?Access to alumni and community networks.?Opportunities to be brand ambassadors. Being employed by Sparta Global is an investment in your future that pays dividends along the way. We give you breadth of experience and skills, along with increasing opportunities to develop further and earn more. No two career paths look the same at Sparta.? Our Recruitment Process:? Begin your journey by applying online and our team will review your application. If you pass our initial screening, you'll be invited to complete our online assessments and first stage interview. If successful, the final stage is a competency-based interview, here you'll have the opportunity to impress us with your ability to communicate effectively and exhibit behavioural competencies through relevant examples. We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset.?? The Talent Team will be there to support and answer any questions you have. You can also visit our YouTube channel to gain valuable insights and expert advice on virtual interviews, strategies to manage nerves, and tips on nonverbal communication. We look forward to receiving your application - good luck!???

About Sparta Global Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but dynamic careers in the tech industry. You'll work alongside enthusiastic professionals, receiving top-tier training and mentorship to hone your skills for success in both public and private sectors. Our commitment to designing impactful careers and coaching future leaders is evident in our over 10 prestigious awards in Learning & Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. As a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility and a proud B-Corp certified organisation, we're not just advancing careers; we're fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech landscape. Join us in shaping the future of technology - where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global.? About this role Working as a Software Developer you will work closely with other developers, product managers, designers, business analysts and testers to constantly create, maintain and modify systems to meet the demands of the business and their stakeholders. You will not only design and write well-formed, readable code but you'll be well-versed in standard practices such as Test-Driven Development and Behaviour-Driven Development and understand how you can work efficiently within agile continuous integration and continuous development (CI/CD) pipelines for your software delivery process.? We're not expecting you to have the proficiencies right away - that's where our award-winning Academy comes in. We are the experts in building skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment that will not only challenge you but also develop your specialist capabilities ready to work on our clients' projects. What we're looking for. To be successful for this role you will demonstrate a level of ability in C#, Java or similar. You will be passionate about technology and eager to learn programme development to an advanced level. We're seeking candidates who can exemplify our values:? Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity.? Drive: A goal-oriented mindset with pride in exceeding targets.? Collaboration: A team-focused approach, fostering positive relationships.?? Innovation: Curiosity, creativity, and openness to diverse ideas.?? Flexibility: Adaptability and composure in the face of change. As a national organisation with clients across the UK, we require all candidates to have the flexibility and willingness to relocate post training for deployment to client site. Remote working cannot be guaranteed. You must have eligibility to work in the UK for the duration of your contract with Sparta Global (British or Irish Citizenship, EU Settled Status, or Permanent Visa Holder). We do not offer visa sponsorships or accept Graduate or PSW Visas due to time limitations. Why you should apply: Our environment is designed to nurture your talents and skills, your hard work and progress are not just appreciated - they're tangibly rewarded. We conduct performance-based reviews every six months, offering you the chance to increase your earning potential twice a year. This regular appraisal system is our way of ensuring that your efforts and achievements are consistently recognised and rewarded.? We also provide:? 20 days annual leave + bank holidays.?An extra day off for your birthday.??Pension.?Eye care.Death in service cover.?Cycle to work scheme.?? Season ticket loan.?Employee assistance program.Yearly budget for personal development.?Access to alumni and community networks.?Opportunities to be brand ambassadors.?? Being employed by Sparta Global is an investment in your future that pays dividends along the way. We give you breadth of experience and skills, along with increasing opportunities to develop further and earn more. No two career paths look the same at Sparta.? Our Recruitment Process:? Begin your journey by applying online and our team will review your application. If you pass our initial screening, you'll be invited to complete our online assessments and first stage interview. If successful, the final stage is a competency-based interview, here you'll have the opportunity to impress us with your ability to communicate effectively and exhibit behavioural competencies through relevant examples. We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset.? The Talent Team will be there to support and answer any questions you have. You can also visit our YouTube channel to gain valuable insights and expert advice on virtual interviews, strategies to manage nerves, and tips on nonverbal communication. We look forward to receiving your application - good luck!???