Software Tester
Posted 1 week ago by Robson Bale
£45,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented Manual Tester to join our QA team in Glasgow on a fixed-term contract. The role involves executing manual tests, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring software quality through comprehensive testing practices. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where contributions directly impact product quality. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in manual testing and a strong understanding of QA methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute manual test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand system functionality and requirements.
- Identify, document, and track bugs and issues using standard bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
- Perform regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of test documentation, including test plans and test reports.
- Support release cycles by performing testing on different environments.
- Ensure test coverage across all key areas of the application.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Manual Tester or Quality Assurance Analyst.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies.
- Experience testing web-based and/or mobile applications.
- Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Desirable: Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Desirable: Basic understanding of automation testing concepts or tools.
- Desirable: Knowledge of SQL for data validation.
Salary (Rate): £45,000 yearly
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Job Title: Manual Tester
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid/On-site)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Duration: 6 months
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and methodical Manual Tester to join our QA team on a fixed-term basis. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of software applications through comprehensive manual testing practices. This is a great opportunity to work within a collaborative and dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the delivery of high-quality products to our users.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute manual test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand system functionality and requirements.
- Identify, document, and track bugs and issues using standard bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
- Perform regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of test documentation, including test plans and test reports.
- Support release cycles by performing testing on different environments.
- Ensure test coverage across all key areas of the application.
Key Skills and Experience
- Proven experience as a Manual Tester or Quality Assurance Analyst.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies.
- Experience testing web-based and/or mobile applications.
- Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable (Not Essential)
- Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Basic understanding of automation testing concepts or tools.
- Knowledge of SQL for data validation.