Overview

MRI Software is hiring a Senior Testing Specialist to play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. This position focuses on executing thorough software testing to maintain MRI’s standards of excellence. As a member of a Scrum team, the Senior Testing Specialist will be responsible for defining test data, test scripts, executing test scripts and reporting the results of testing. The role is based in the London, Sleaford or Birmingham office with a hybrid working model and remote work options.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Test Design & Execution: Identify both positive and negative test scenarios based on requirements. Create relevant test data and develop test scripts, requesting peer reviews when appropriate.
• Impact Analysis: Assess the potential impact of new or updated requirements on existing functionality.
• Team Collaboration: Provide guidance and support to both onshore and offshore team members to ensure smooth progress of testing activities.
• Effort Estimation: Deliver accurate test effort estimates upon request, covering data preparation, scripting, and execution phases.
• Quality Assurance: Perform all necessary testing types to confirm the application meets release standards and is fit for purpose.
• Environment & Data Planning: Prepare test environments and data ahead of execution to ensure readiness.
• Defect Management: Log bugs and defects with detailed reproduction steps and follow through to resolution.
• Progress Reporting: Communicate testing progress and any blockers to the Head of QA, Programme Release Manager, and Scrum Master.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) within the Revenues & Benefits domain.
• Proven ability to apply a range of testing techniques to ensure comprehensive application coverage.
• Strong understanding of both the customer perspective and the business domain.
• Skilled in reviewing existing processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communicator with strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Collaborative team player who contributes to group success.
• Positive attitude with the ability to handle challenges constructively.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of the MRI Revenues and Benefits products (Previously Capita ONE)
• Experience using Azure DevOps
• Experience using Test Management tools e.g. Jira to design, execute, and monitor test cases.
• Understanding of databases, operating systems, and internet browsers.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
• Exposure to non-functional testing, including performance and penetration testing.
• ISTQB or ISEB Foundation in Software Testing certification.

We’re obsessed with making this the best job you’ve ever had!

• We want our teams to love working here, so we’ve created some incredible perks for you to enjoy:
• Join our employee-led groups to maximise your experience at work such as our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee, employee resource groups and our Pride Event Group.
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan for your and your family’s health.
• Competitive Personal Pension plan and future planning support.
• Parental Leave Program to spend more time with your new arrival(s).
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, plus 15 hours of Flex Time Off.
• Income Protection Plans for peace of mind.
• Tuition Reimbursement Schemes for professional development.
• Flexible work from anywhere in the world for two weeks per year.

MRI continues to strive to amaze as a global industry leader in real estate software. We believe diversity brings benefits for our people, customers and clients and are committed to being an inclusive employer.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development