Functional Tester – Remote (UK)

About the role

This is a free 16‑week training course that can lead to a functional tester position with one of our client companies. The role is remote within the UK, with one day per fortnight required on‑site in London or Manchester.

Key responsibilities

• Define test strategies and plans for application refactoring and legacy modernisation.
• Create high‑quality test artefacts such as plans, cases, scenarios, scripts and traceability matrices.
• Execute manual and automated functional, system and regression test suites.
• Identify, log, track and triage defects, collaborating closely with developers and architects.
• Partner with client teams, programme leads and third‑party partners to ensure alignment across test phases.

Required profile

• 1.5+ years of experience in a technology‑focused role using Python.
• Ability to pass a technical assessment in Python, Java or JavaScript.
• Commitment to complete a 16‑week, part‑time course to develop mid‑level testing skills.

Required skills

• Strong background in software quality assurance and test lifecycle management.
• Experience working in complex, regulated enterprise or large‑scale delivery environments.
• Expertise in writing, reviewing and executing detailed test documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with client‑facing teams.