QA Engineer (Functional) Exclusive JBLE1 NI

QA Engineer (Functional) | Manual Testing | Remote-First, Northern Ireland At a Glance £50,000 to £70,000, dependent on experience 5+ years' manual functional and integration testing Remote-first role based in Northern Ireland, with occasional client travel Join a scaling, cloud-native digital consultancy delivering complex, multi-component systems Exclusive to Ocho People... you won't find this role advertised anywhere else About the Company Our client is a modern, cloud-native digital consultancy known for exceptional engineering, composable commerce solutions and data-driven digital experiences. Around 50 people strong and growing, the business operates remote-first with co-working hubs in Belfast and London. They work across a range of client projects spanning complex, multi-component system landscapes, and have built a genuinely supportive, high-calibre engineering culture. The Role This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced QA Engineer to join a growing Quality Assurance function at the heart of a fast-scaling consultancy. You'll work closely with developers, product managers, business analysts and DevOps teams, verifying functionality, validating integrations and holding the line on quality across intricate system landscapes. It's a role for someone who takes genuine pride in meticulous testing, understands how systems interact end-to-end, and wants to help embed a quality-first culture throughout the development lifecycle. You'll have real autonomy in shaping test strategy and process improvements, not just executing test scripts. Key Responsibilities Create structured, comprehensive manual test cases from business requirements and user stories Execute functional, UI, integration and regression test cases Validate new features and bug fixes against acceptance criteria Determine regression scope and run regression cycles during releases Conduct end-to-end integration testing across multi-component systems Test APIs, data flows and third-party integrations to confirm correct behaviour and data exchange Identify, document and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve integration issues Assess quality impact of system changes alongside cross-functional teams Contribute quality-focused insights during sprint ceremonies Provide clear, timely feedback on release readiness and quality risks What You'll Need Essential: 5+ years' experience in manual software testing Strong understanding of testing methodologies and best practice Proven integration testing experience in complex, multi-component systems Technical understanding of software architecture, APIs and databases Hands-on experience with tools such as Postman, Jira (or equivalents) and BrowserStack (or equivalents) Experience in e-commerce or similarly dynamic environments Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Clear, precise communication across technical and non-technical teams Ability to write detailed, structured test cases and defect reports Solid understanding of SDLC and agile delivery Desirable / Nice to Have: ISTQB or similar certification Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) Exposure to API automation fundamentals Why Apply? Salary of £50,000 to £70,000, dependent on experience Remote-first working, with access to co-working hubs in Belfast and further UK locations 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension matched up to 8% Bupa private healthcare and health assessments Share options under an HMRC-approved EMI scheme Training and professional development budget, plus high-spec home-office equipment Genuine autonomy to shape QA process and maturity within a scaling, quality-first engineering culture Next Steps Interested in finding out more? Get in touch with Chanel Gillen on LinkedIn to discuss the role in confidence. Skills: QA Test manual testing Jira Benefits: Work From Home

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