Job Description

Software Quality Assurance Tester

Hybrid (UK) | Full time | Able to commute to Bristol when required

Are you passionate about delivering flawless software? Obsessed with quality, automation, and continuous improvement? Ready to make a real impact in a business transforming the pensions technology landscape?

If you’re an experienced Automation Tester with strong Selenium and Python skills – this is your chance to join a forward-thinking software team driving quality across innovative pension platforms used nationwide.

Job title:

Software QA Tester

Why Join Us?

You’llbe at the heart of ensuring that ourPensionsOfficeand PS Pensions solutions exceed expectations—technically, functionally, and compliantly. This is a role where your work genuinely matters, and yourexpertisein automation will directly shape the future of our products.

You’llcollaborate with talented developers, analysts, and the Head of Software Development to embed quality throughout the full lifecycle, introducing smarter, faster, more reliable testing practices.

WhatYou’llBe Doing

• Designing, developing, andmaintainingautomated test frameworksusing Seleniumand Python

• Executingfunctional, system, UAT, and regression testing across multiple environments.

• Reporting testing progress, risks, and issues directly to the Head of Software Development.

• Working with test management tools to track defects, ensure accuracy, andmaintainquality metrics.

• Reviewing and improving testing standards, templates, and quality procedures.

• Ensuring compliance with ISO9001, TickIT+, FCA rules, and security requirements.

• Supporting continuous improvement byvalidatingsolutions,analysingperformance, and enhancing QA controls.

• Occasionally supporting releases or testing activity outside standard working hours.

WhatYou’llBring

Essential

• Strong experience in automation testingwith Seleniumand Python

• Proven experience testing enterpriselevel applications.

• Solid working knowledge of test design, execution, defect management, and structured QA processes.

• Experience with enterprise testing across multiple environments.

• Experience with MS SQL Server, SybaseASEor Oracle databases.

• A good understanding of networking concepts and software infrastructures.

• Ability to install or upgrade application servers such as IIS,TomcatorEAServer

Desirable

• Experience inISOstandardorITILbasedenvironments.

• Understanding ofautomated regression environments.

• Knowledge of SAP or .NETarchitectures

• Experience working within auditing or regulated settings.

• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholderengagementskills

You’llLove This Role If You…

• are excited by automation, efficiency, and building robust test solutions

• enjoy solving problems that improve software for thousands of end users

• like working in a supportive, collaborative environment

• want a role where quality truly matters

Join Capita – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK’s most recognized organizations transform and thrive. We usecutting-edgetechnology and fearless innovation to create smarter, more efficient solutions that make a real differenceOur work spans diverse sectors—government, healthcare, education, and finance—offering you the chance to contribute to projects thatimpactmillions of lives. At Capita,you’llbe part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, growth, and inclusion.

We’recommitted to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. Ifyou’reready to make an impact and grow your career, Capita is the place for you Check out our websitewww.capita.com

What’sin it for you?

• 💻 Hybrid, Bristol

• 🌴 23 days’ holiday, rising to 27 (pro rata) – plus theoptionto buy more after qualifying period

• ❤️ Paid volunteering day with a charity of your choice

• 🍼Generous  family leave policies – including 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave

• 🚴‍♀️ Cycle2Work scheme, pension, life assurance, and more

🤝Customer first, always​ 🧑‍💻Fearless innovation​ ✅Achieve together​ 💙Everyone is valued

What we hopeyou’lldo next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We’rean equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion.We’recommitted to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or ifyou’dlike to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.comandwe’llget back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

Location:

Bristol

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent