Your new role
As a Software Tester with the DFS group, you’ll dive into creating and running tests across different platforms, teaming up with developers, and exploring all kinds of testing. You'll track results, keep things on schedule, and get the chance to travel to project sites for some hands-on pilot testing!
A day in the life of…
A Software Tester, you will be …
Writing test plans and test cases
Executing manual and automated tests
Testing in different environments and platforms
Performing and assisting with different testing types, inc. functional, UAT, regression, risk based
Working with software developers and project teams
Participate in test reviews to identify issues and provide recommendations
Working in line with estimates and deadlines
Documenting test processes, test results and evidence
Travelling to different project sites for pilots on occasion
In an ideal world…
You will have the following experience…
Experience with testing methodologies and tools preferably: Jira, Postman
Experience of testing desktop applications, SQL queries
Ability to work thoroughly and methodically, both in preparing test plans and following them through
Educated to at least BTEC National Diploma level
ISTQB Certification preferable
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Have a good understanding of business systems and their processes
Pay & Perks…
A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
Holiday allowance – the time you need to rest and relax (and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get!)
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member
Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.
Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills
Group Pension Scheme
Group Sharesave Scheme
Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
A little bit about our Group…
DFS Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer; celebrating diversity and committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We extend a warm welcome to everyone, embracing a variety of voices and perspectives. As we continue to work on building a workplace that is representative of the customers we serve and the communities we live and work in, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority and under-represented groups. Across the Group, we want to create an environment where everyone feels at home.
It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.
We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills — so you can really ‘find your thing’.
(All roles are subject to satisfactory references and DBS check)
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Industry:
Retail
Specialties:
Sofas, Footstools, Armchairs, Decorative Accessories, Corner Sofas
Employees:
1,001-5,000
Annual Revenue:
$261.9M
Founded:
1976
Address:
Sofology, Ashton Road, Golborne, GB, WA3 3UL
With over 57 stores across the UK, Sofology’s mission is to help customers feel at home on a sofa they love. At Sofology we have 3 main values to ensure the perfect customer and team experience: Bold by Design - We're a courageous brand with ambition and drive. We’ll never settle for second best and always strive for more. Roll out the Red Carpet - Roll out the red carpet: From browsing to buying and beyond, we always ensure a Very Important Customer experience - no ifs, no buts A Seat for Everyone - Be yourself and feel at home. We know that different backgrounds and experiences make us stronger. Fitting snuggly into these values is our culture – clear and transparent pricing, no hard selling and zero commission – this unique style sets us above our competition and creates a fun, comfortable atmosphere for everyone. We truly love what we do, we wouldn’t do it otherwise! Our work hard, play hard philosophy keeps our Sofologists busy, happy and fulfilled. It’s no secret that the best thing about this business is our people. We know that a sofa is one of the most meaningful things that someone can buy, so as well as striving for our customers to feel at home on a sofa they love, we also want our Sofologists to feel at home in a job they love too. We strive to offer nothing short of an unrivalled experience for our incredible team.