Software tester
Perinatal Institute
Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3BEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£24,000 to £33,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
31 October 2026
12 days leftJob description
The Perinatal Institute is a dynamic team of healthcare professionals, data analysts and software developers working together to create technology tha...
- Undertake duties as directed by management to
support the delivery and implementation of projects, with a focus on improving
maternity outcomes and reducing stillbirths nationally and internationally.
- Plan and perform functional, regression
exploratory, validation, smoke, integration, end-to-end, UI and API testing
across web and mobile applications (iOS and Android).
- Analyse requirements, specifications and
wireframes to develop comprehensive test cases and test scripts.
- Execute manual tests, accurately record
results and identify any issues or unexpected behaviour.
- Identify
record and manage software defects in JIRA, ensuring clear documentation and
full traceability through to resolution
- Support
the development and implementation of automated testing where appropriate,
including automating suitable manual test processes.
- Produce
maintain and archive clear and accurate testing documentation, including test
cases, test scripts, test results and release records
- Ensure product releases are thoroughly tested
and meet defined quality standards before deployment.
- Maintain
an auditable record of testing activities and provide quality assurance for
product releases
- Work
closely with developers, project managers and other teams to support testing,
issue resolution and continuous product improvement
- Evaluate
software, testing processes and systems to identify risks, defects, potential
future issues and opportunities for improvement
The software tester will be working on various projects, supporting the team leads with testing of clinical
applications that Perinatal Institute (PI) provide. Throughout this role, you will be working closely with the
IT/Development, clinical, design and data teams performing a range of tests to suit the needs/requirements at
the time. You will be responsible to the IT Manager and be working alongside an experienced software tester
who will take on a mentorship role towards you, including managing your day-to-day activities.
The role involves supporting the delivery of PI digital products and services, including GROW and MiRecord.
The role requires working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to help ensure software
systems are safe, reliable, and effective in supporting high-quality maternity care.
You will need to demonstrate strong initiative with sound time management and prioritisation skills for
different tasks and projects. The post holder will need to deliver highly competent testing documentation. You
will be responsible for testing and managing the documentation for a range of software used. The post holder
will also be responsible for planning, executing, and documenting testing activities across projects, maintaining
high standards of quality assurance, contributing to continuous improvement, and supporting the safe release
of software in line with organisational, clinical safety, information governance, and data protection
The Perinatal Institute is at the forefront
of developing innovative digital solutions for maternal healthcare. Our
collaborative team of software developers, testers, healthcare professionals,
data analysts and researchers work together to create technology that directly
improves the quality of care for mothers and babies.
We offer a supportive working environment
where you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare
projects, develop your technical skills and work alongside experienced
professionals.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, particularly when identifying and reporting software defects.
- High attention to detail, particularly regarding software quality, accuracy and data security.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable and thoroughly tested software.
- Methodical and logical approach to testing and troubleshooting.
- Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Willingness to learn new testing methodologies, tools and technologies.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Empathy for end-users in healthcare settings, with an understanding of the importance of clinical safety and patient care.
Experience
Essential
- Basic understanding of software testing principles, methodologies and different types of testing.
- Basic understanding of how web-based applications and database-driven systems operate.
- Experience of using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
- Ability to identify, document and clearly communicate software issues, defects and testing outcomes.
- Experience of organising tasks, maintaining accurate documentation and working to agreed deadlines.
Desirable
- Previous experience testing web applications, mobile applications or other digital systems.
- Experience using JIRA or similar issue and defect tracking software.
- Experience using test management tools such as JIRA Xray.
- Experience of API testing, including REST-based services and tools such as Postman.
- Experience of automated software testing using tools such as - Selenium WebDriver or ChromeDriver.
- Basic programming experience or knowledge, particularly Python.
- Experience testing mobile applications on iOS and Android devices.
- Familiarity with software testing tools and technologies, including Eclipse and OBS.
- Basic image editing experience using software such as Microsoft - - Paint or Adobe Photoshop.
- Experience working within a software development team or multidisciplinary project environment.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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