Manual Test Analyst / QA Functional Tester
Remote working
£50K + Excellent Benefits

SQL, Microsoft Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server

Manual Tester/ QA Functional Tester is required to join the dynamic software delivery team of a large and vibrant software house. Within this role you will design and manually execute test scripts, raise and retest bugs and ensure and maintain a level of quality excellence across products. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving organisation with great opportunities for long term career growth and progression.

Key Responsibilities:

* Understand requirements, design specifications and convert them into test scripts.

* Identify / generate test data required for test execution

* Manually execute test scripts in multiple browsers and devices

* Analyse test results to ensure data integrity and accuracy.

* Responsible for logging and tracking defects, and will work closely with developers, project managers, and product managers to ensure quality testing is taking place in a timely manner.

* Support business users carrying out Business Acceptance Testing.

* Provide effective communication to all stakeholders to support the delivery of the test activity.

* Maintain a high degree of knowledge on current technologies, tools and software test methodologies.

* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across company’s delivery teams.

* Act as a test lead in the management of QA delivery reporting directly to the overall test manager

* Act as a line manager for more junior team members

* Adherence to all Regulatory, Security and Compliance requirements

Key Skills and Experience:

* Strong SQL scripting skills

* Experience of waterfall and agile methodologies across multiple projects.

* Experience in use of defect management tools, in particular Team Foundation Server

* Experience of cross browser/device, responsive and accessibility testing.

* Experience in the financial sector preferred but not essential.

* Must be flexible, independent and self-motivated

* Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure

* Experience of Selenium or other automated testing tools is desirable

* Experience of managing small teams of QA testers

* Microsoft Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server

* MS SQL

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