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Tester Jobs in Tyne and Wear

Tester

Within the engineering sector, a Tester is tasked with meticulously evaluating products, systems, or software to ensure they function as designed and meet quality standards. This requires a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.

To work as a Tester, having a background in computer science or engineering is advantageous, coupled with qualifications in testing methodologies such as ISTQB certification. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in documentation are also imperative.

When recruiting a Tester, companies typically seek individuals who have a robust track record in testing environments, demonstrating hands-on experience with testing tools and techniques. An expert Tester is expected to be thorough, with a capacity to anticipate issues and effectively troubleshoot them, thereby safeguarding product integrity before market release.

​Tyne and Wear

Tyne and Wear is a county in North East England. It is made up of several metropolitan boroughs, including Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne and South Tyneside, as well as non-metropolitan districts such as Gateshead, North Tyneside and Northumberland.

The engineering sector in Tyne and Wear is an important part of the local economy. It supports around 100,000 jobs and has seen strong growth over the past years, with £2.8bn of investment across the North East.

Tyne and Wear is a major transport hub for the North East, located at the junction of the A1(M), A19, A1 and M62 motorways. Major rail services include Tyne and Wear Metro, East Coast Mainline, Newcastle-Edinburgh rail link, TransPennine Express routes between York, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield and regular ferries to North Shields.

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