Crowder Consulting is a professional business of consulting engineers, software developers and data analysts. As an SME, we are positioned in a niche area of the water industry, being able to offer our leading Water Network Management System, Netbase, to water operators in the UK and internationally, along with our engineering consultancy, data analytics and field services. Our head office is in Birkenhead with regional offices in Penrith, Durham and Swindon. 

Our software and services are used by major water operators in the UK and Ireland, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean and South America. We work with international partners and are often an integral part of major network improvement projects.

Established in 1985, the growing team of over 135 employees are at the heart of what Crowder does, which is why the business is proud to have been Investors in People accredited since 2004, a testament to the company’s commitment to developing all personnel. Crowder benefits from a longstanding dedicated workforce, and continued growth plans provide superb career opportunities within the business, making this a great time to join the business and contribute to its continued success. 

At Crowder, we offer flexible start/end times, hybrid working options, career development opportunities and contributory pension scheme to our valued employees.

We have many social events through the year such as our summer adventure weekend away in the Lake District, charity bake sales, evening socials and weekly football games, plus much more.

From time to time we will advertise, on this page, vacancies we are looking to fill but we always welcome CVs or you can register interest in the form below.

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Software Test Engineer

Due to the ongoing expansion of the business, we are seeking an ambitious software test engineer to join our development team and help drive forward the roadmap for our cloud-based solutions and services. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about modern software trends, automation, and testing technologies, and who are willing to learn, progress, and grow professionally.

What You’ll Do

As part of our QA team, your responsibilities will include:

  • Participation in the end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle
  • Performing requirements analysis, test planning, test design, implementation, and execution
  • Creation and maintenance of QA documentation, test cases, and processes
  • Developing automated tests for web applications using tools like Playwright
  • Developing API tests using Postman, including integration into CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborating closely with developers to identify, report, and track defects
  • Researching new testing technologies and best practices to innovate and improve QA processes
  • Assisting in data validation, reporting, and analytics testing

Must Have Skills

  • Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and Software Testing Life Cycle
  • Enthusiasm for learning and adopting modern testing practices and cloud technologies
  • Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team
  • Analytical problem solving, with excellent attention to detail
  • Eager to learn and adapt and grow professionally
Desirable Skills
  • Degree or relevant experience in software testing or a related role
  • ISTQB Foundation Certificate or equivalent qualification in Software Testing
  • Experience with any of the following
    • Test automation and automation tools such as Playwright or similar
    • API exploration and testing tools such as Postman or CURL
    • Test case management software e.g. Testmo, qTest or similar
    • Issue tracking software e.g. Jira, GitHub Issues or similar
  • Exposure to any of the following:
    • Web and mobile application development and testing
    • Common data formats such as JSON, XMLS, CSV or YAML
    • Basic programming skills in Python, JavaScript, Java or other programming language
    • Working with data storage technologies e.g. relation or document databases
    • Working in cloud environments e.g. AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud Platform

What We Offer

You will receive a starting salary of £26k or higher depending upon your experience, skills and qualifications, alongside additional benefits including an employer contributory pension scheme, annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service and comprehensive training and career development opportunities.

You will be employed on a permanent contract, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with flexibility available around start times between 8am and 10am and finish times between 4:30pm and 6:30pm when business requirements permit.

Our company offices are in Birkenhead and are easily accessible in a central location with great transport links. There are hybrid working options available with a split of on-premise and home working.

Apply by submitting your cv and covering letter, quoting reference 01/2026 by email to jobs@crowderconsult.co.uk

 

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