Quality Assurance Manager (Manchester Area)

Job Title: QA Manager

Location: Manchester, UK ( Hybrid Work mode, Thrice a week at office)

Job Description:

We are seeking a QA Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing tests to ensure our products meet high-quality standards before release. As part of an Agile SCRUM team , you will collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to deliver software that meets business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work within an Agile SCRUM team to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Review business requirements and define test conditions based on acceptance criteria .
• Plan and execute various testing phases, including functional, non-functional, and regression testing .
• Communicate effectively with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders .
• Provide accurate QA task estimates and assess the impact of changes on testing efforts.
• Design and execute test cases , track defects, and analyze results.
• Monitor test progress and report against planned timelines.
• Manage QA and UAT environments , including builds and deployments.
• Support the implementation of automated testing strategies .
• Maintain and update regression test packs .
• Assist business users with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) .
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and introduce best practices .
• Ensure compliance with company policies , including data protection, equal opportunities, and health & safety .

What We’re Looking For:

✅ Experience & Knowledge:

• 5+ years of experience as a QA/Test Analyst in an Agile SCRUM environment.
• Experience using Azure DevOps and working with Azure Test Plans .
• Knowledge of manual and automated testing methodologies .
• Strong understanding of application lifecycle management and testing best practices .
• Ability to define test techniques for both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Experience in Salesforce testing .
• (Bonus) Experience in the Energy Retail sector (Gas and Power) is a plus!

✅ Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills .
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills .
• High attention to detail .
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development .