Senior Associate - Software Tester

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our goal is to ensure organisations are ready to build trust in the marketplace through a prepared workforce. PwC’s community of solvers combines extensive strategic knowledge with practical implementation experience to help businesses and their people thrive amid uncertainty. Our Workforce team collaborates closely to unleash the full potential of an organisation’s people, building market trust and delivering sustained outcomes.

A career with our Workforce team offers you the opportunity to guide organisations in strategically planning their future HR needs while addressing immediate HR challenges. We integrate HR functions and technology capabilities to facilitate organisational transformation, offering flexible solutions tailored to specific client requirements.

Joining us means becoming a key member of a team dedicated to automating and optimising HR processes for businesses. You will help implement cutting-edge solutions that revolutionise HR management, promoting a tech enabled, human-centric approach to enhance employee connectivity and interaction.

We are seeking a meticulous Software Tester to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of our Laravel PHP-based web applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and executing test plans, identifying defects, validating new features, and collaborating with developers to maintain high-quality software standards and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for Laravel PHP applications based on functional and technical requirements.
• Perform manual and automated testing of web applications, focusing on functionality, usability, performance, security, and compatibility.
• Identify, document, and communicate defects clearly and effectively, working closely with the development team for timely resolution.
• Conduct regression testing to verify bug fixes and new feature integrations.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand application features and workflows.
• Ensure adherence to coding and testing standards in line with best practices for Laravel PHP development.
• Track software quality metrics and KPIs, reporting on quality status to stakeholders.
• Validate security features and help ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of test automation frameworks related to Laravel PHP applications.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback related to quality concerns.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and testing methodologies specific to PHP and Laravel.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a QC Engineer, QA Engineer, Software Tester, or similar role in a Laravel PHP development environment.
• Strong understanding of Laravel PHP framework and MVC architecture.
• Experience in manual testing of web applications and APIs.
• Familiarity with test automation tools (e.g., PHPUnit, Selenium, Cypress, Laravel Dust) is a strong plus.
• Good knowledge of SQL and experience testing applications that use relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Strong understanding of web technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
• Ability to write clear and concise bug reports and documentation.
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) or Quality Assurance.
• Experience with security testing and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Prior experience in performance testing and load testing of web applications.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Legislation, Payroll Management, Payroll Software, Payroll System Optimization, Payroll Taxes, Payroll Tax Preparation, Self-Awareness, Tax Compliance, Tax Services, Teamwork, Well Being, Withholding Tax

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

April 30, 2026