Summary: The Software QA Tester role focuses on ensuring the quality of mobile applications through rigorous manual testing, including exploratory, in-sprint, and regression testing. The position is within a leading global technology consultancy that emphasizes collaboration and customer-centric solutions. While some automation experience is beneficial, the primary responsibility is manual testing to identify bugs and enhance user experience. The role requires close collaboration with development teams to ensure high-quality digital products are delivered efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manual Testing: Execute detailed manual testing of mobile applications to ensure product quality across features and functionality.
• Application Testing: While automation experience is needed, the primary responsibility lies in manual testing to identify bugs and ensure a seamless user experience.
• Exploratory Testing: Identify defects and usability issues through exploratory testing practices.
• In-Sprint Testing: Collaborate closely with development teams to test features as they are being built, catching issues early in the sprint cycle.
• Regression Testing: Conduct thorough regression testing to validate app stability during release cycles.
• Bug Reporting: Accurately log and track bugs in collaboration with developers to resolve issues efficiently.
• Collaboration: Work alongside software developers and product teams to provide feedback and insights that improve the user experience.
• Test Case Creation: Assist in creating and maintaining comprehensive test cases for features and functionality.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of testing processes, results, and defect tracking.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in manual QA testing, ideally within a mobile app environment.
• Strong knowledge of exploratory testing techniques and the ability to identify edge cases.
• Experience with in-sprint testing to ensure features are thoroughly validated during development.
• Comprehensive understanding of regression testing practices.
• Experience with test management and bug tracking tools.
• Automation experience is advantageous but not required, as automation efforts will be developer-led.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Salary (Rate): 350

City: BRISTOL

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT