Job Description

What you'll be doing

Summary: Bud are looking for a Manual tester to join our growing team. As a QA Engineer you will be working closely with development teams to thoroughly test and improve the Bud application and release process. If you are looking for a new challenge in a growing company and want to be part of building our digital software platform using agile software techniques, have a passion for software quality, testing and documenting test plans and test cases, then this role could be ideal for you.

Key accountabilities

Owning and improving the quality of the product by testing thoroughly Working closely with the development and product teams to estimate, prioritise, plan and coordinate testing activities Writing test plans, creating test cases/requirements, setting up test runs, managing cases and executing manual tests Participating in all team sprint ceremonies and ensuring the testing for the sprint is completed Communicating bugs early and effectively, managing issues until they are resolved Ensuring all tests are executed as required and results and statistics are clearly communicated in line with Agile principles of transparency

Essential skills

Imaginative and effective approach to testing the 'un-testable' Exemplary communication, listening, and negotiating skills Good all round team player and not afraid of getting stuck in to do a mix of manual and automated testing A self-starter attitude for knowledge gathering and understanding the tasks at hand Good understanding of API technologies like RESTful, SOAPUI and using tools such as Postman/Fiddler to test Experience of supporting, modifying and maintaining systems and code developed by teams other than your own Experience of working with code repositories (e.g. Git, SVN), bug tracking tools (e.g. Azure DevOps) and Wikis (e.g. SharePoint)

You will be working with...

You will be a key member of Bud, and work within the QA team. We are a friendly and focussed bunch of individuals with backgrounds from varying software industries and a lot of experience. The QA and wider team work very collaboratively and are happy to mentor and share knowledge.

About Bud

Established in 2016, Bud is the next generation SaaS platform, supporting some of the largest organisations in the skills development and apprenticeship training sector. With over 70,000 users and growing year on year, backed by venture capital, we are on an exciting journey, to expand our client base throughout the UK.

At Bud, we're passionate and proud to be engineering a solution that will enable more and more learners to access consistent, high-quality training and for training providers to maximise their business opportunities. Our customers love Bud because it enables them to drive up the quality of their training delivery at scale whilst reducing costs.

As innovators, we're constantly looking for new ways to improve training and learner outcomes through technology, and we're working on several exciting new product areas right now.

This is a great time to be joining the business as we continue to flourish with strong revenue growth.

Working at Bud

We have a strong leadership team and a clear vision that has been translated into a sound business strategy: Each department aligns their strategic direction to the overarching organisational goals.

We are supportive and collaborative, and work together to create a unique culture, where people thrive and build rewarding careers. We share a work ethic that provides the perfect blend of autonomy, professionalism and accountability, with a desire to have fun along the way.

Bud operates a hybrid working model. We believe in striking the right balance between remote and office working, ensuring connected teams, forging internal relations, whilst allowing our colleagues to do their best work both from home and our main office in Berkeley Square, Bristol.

The Bud culture and values

At Bud, we strive to build a culture rooted in our core values.

Accountability

is key, with each team member taking ownership of their contributions, fostering trust and dependability across the organisation. We promote

collaborative

teamwork through open communication and mutual support, ensuring that ideas are shared freely, and everyone's voice is heard and valued. Our commitment to

excellence

means we consistently push for continuous improvement, setting and achieving high standards, and celebrating our successes along the way.

Passion

fuels our efforts, driving us to pursue our goals with dedication, energy, and enthusiasm. We also embrace an

entrepreneurial

mindset, cultivating a culture of innovation where new ideas are welcomed, and calculated risks are taken to achieve growth.

Employee Perks & Rewards

Hybrid working 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) Additional day off on your birthday +1 day holiday for each year of service - up to 4 extra days Purchase up to 5 days leave per year Enhanced company contributory pension scheme 4 x Salary Life Assurance Private healthcare through Vitality Subsidised dental care plan through Bupa Specsavers benefit Head Office gym, free breakfast and lunch once a month. Free Nero Coffee once a week, free cinema and film tickets, up to 50% discount on sporting brands plus other offers through the Vitality benefit (subject to criteria) Cycle to work scheme. Employee Assistance Program Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Company socials

Details

Contract Type: Full Time (37.5 hours/week) Contract Term: Permanent Salary: 35,000-40,000 Location: Hybrid / Bristol Function: QA/Testing

IMPORTANT

Please note: We do not currently offer UK visa sponsorship. ?

Please submit your CV to be considered for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you now, or will you in the future, require visa sponsorship? (If "yes," we cannot hire you as we are not a licensed visa sponsor. )
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Bristol BS8 1HP (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol BS8 1HP

Application deadline: 07/07/2025