UAT Tester
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary: £27k+ DOE
Location: Local to either Cambridge or Chelmsford, or willingness to locate
Hours: Monday - Friday 37 hours
Are you a UAT Tester, with a customer service background, who is looking to be part of a small enthusiastic and passionate team?
Initially based onsite during the initial training then the role will move to Hybrid which is required to be flexible during testing projects.
To be part of and to support the testing function, by contributing to the overall quality assurance and success of project delivery and the ongoing maintenance of existing systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working in a business setting implementing projects from the end user side of things.
- Working to ensure effective service transition into the operation of new applications or changes to existing applications.
- Working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to identify defects raised and escalate concerns.
- Produce test cases and test scripts.
- Assist in the production of test documentation.
- Supporting end users in preparing for and performing User Acceptance Testing.
- Supporting the business in creating their own test scripts.
- Any such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may be reasonably required.
Required Abilities, Knowledge & Attributes:
- A people person with good customer service skills as this role is people facing.
- Previous experience as a UAT or Manual tester or similar computer role or demonstrable knowledge of testing and desire to work as a Tester
- Would suit someone from a customer service background that has been a Superuser / System Tester / UAT Tester.
- Experience implementing testing, acting as a system expert.
- Preferably have experience of producing a range of testing related documents.
- High level of accuracy essential.
- Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to a non-technical audience, both written and verbally.
- Positive attitude, proactive, adaptable and team player is essential.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure, independently on own initiative.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: From £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PERM161
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for UAT Tester roles across Uniting People's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £27,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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