Manual Tester

**Manual Tester** (Contract)

Duration: 12 Months Possibility for extension)

Location: Watford/Hybrid (2 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Manual Tester to come in on a 12-month contract working on several key projects.

You will be a key member of the test team working to agreed approaches and guideline, working on various test phases (functional through to staging).

Key Responsibilities:

• Involvement in all test activities (reviewing designs, estimates, testing, bug re-testing, etc.)
• Manual testing of web-based applications ensuring coverage meets agreed standards.
• Preparing test data and test documentation (test plans/test scripts) as required.
• Comfortable with cross-browser/platform testing on both actual devices and simulations.
• Supporting Development team to log, reproduce, and re-test bug fixes.
• Pro-actively working with various disciplines including Development, Project Management, Business Analysts, and Subject Matter Experts to gain information and resolve issues.
• Able to work on multiple test streams, managing time appropriately and showing flexibility to switch streams as needed.

Skills & Experience:

• Need excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to communicate verbally to various people (Developer through to Senior Management).
• Extensive testing experience.
• Experience of providing project testing updates.
• Manual testing of web-based applications.
• Writing test scripts in high-level test scenario style.
• Experience of using JIRA and Confluence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities, and the willingness to move to different tasks to support those priorities.
• Comfortable repeating tests multiple times, and ensure quality of work is the same each time.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.