Software Manual Testing Specialist

Job Description: IT Software Manual Testing Specialist
Company: Envisage Recruitment Ltd.
Location: Birmingham (Castle Bromwich / Hybrid – 3 days on-site, subject to change)
Position Type: Contract (12 Months, Rolling)
Rate: £27.04 per Hour (Inside IR35)  
 
Role Overview:
As a Senior Professional (P3), you will be responsible for the end-to-end quality assurance of software platforms supporting a major manufacturing capability installation. You will work independently with limited supervision, managing complex testing projects and providing technical leadership to junior QA members and offshore teams.
 
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and build comprehensive test cases, plans, and strategies across multiple software platforms.
• Convert manual test preparations into automated scripts to improve lifecycle efficiency.
• Deliver high-quality products by executing Regression, Functional, Integration, and End-to-End (E2E) testing.
• Facilitate UI, functional, and unit testing across cross-browser environments and mobile devices.
• Partner with Software Development teams, Database Administrators, and Product Owners to identify system deficiencies and escalate issues for timely resolution.
• Mentor junior QA team members, provide coaching to developers on quality standards, and facilitate problem resolution in complex environments.
• Prioritize and track test execution and defects, recommending corrective actions to maintain project timelines.  
 
Technical Skills & Keywords:
• Manual Testing, Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, UI/UX Testing, Unit Testing.
• Manual-to-Auto Conversion, Test Scripting.
• Software Architecture, Database Validation, Mobile Device Testing, Cross-browser Testing.
• Project Management, Mentoring/Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Problem Resolution.  
 
Requirements:
• Senior Professional (P3) with advanced knowledge of the QA job area.
• Advanced education in IT or Software Engineering preferred.
• Must be able to work under IR35 regulations.
• Generally Hybrid (3 days on-site in Birmingham), though flexibility is required based on project needs.

Job Details

Company
Envisage Recruitment Limited
Location
Birmingham, Whitley, Coventry, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Contract
Salary
£27.21/hour (Insite IR35)
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