Summary: The Software QA Tester role focuses on ensuring the delivery of high-quality mobile applications through rigorous manual testing, with some automation experience preferred. The position is within a leading global technology consultancy that emphasizes collaboration and customer-centric solutions. The tester will engage in exploratory, in-sprint, and regression testing throughout the development life cycle. This hybrid role requires occasional on-site presence in Bristol.

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: UK

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT