Quality Engineer/Manual Tester – Manchester
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary: £30-45k
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading SaaS provider in the Insurance sector. Our client is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer/ Manual Tester to join their rapidly expanding team in Manchester.
You will be responsible for the quality assurance of software products and services, including manual testing, and the investigation and resolution of issues.
You will work closely with the software developers and other stakeholders to ensure that customer requirements are met, and that the software meets the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute manual tests of software products to identify defects and inconsistencies
- Evaluate and review software functionality, performance, and usability
- Investigate technical issues and provide solutions
- Monitor and track software performance
- Provide feedback to software developers and other stakeholders
- Ensure that customer requirements are met
- Report any issues with software or services
- Develop and maintain test plans and test cases
- Ensure that all software meets industry standards
- Perform regression testing
- Develop and maintain automated tests
- Liaise with customers and other stakeholders
- Experienced in manual software testing
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle
- Knowledge of software debugging and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of automated testing tools
- Working knowledge of software quality assurance processes
- Experience in performance and usability testing
- Experience with scripting languages such as JavaScript and Python
- Proficient in SQL
- Working knowledge of web technologies
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Good attention to detail
Keywords: Software Tester, Quality Engineer, Software Quality Assurance, Manual Testing, Automated Testing, Software Debugging, Troubleshooting, Performance Testing, Usability Testing
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Quality Engineer/Manual Tester – Manchester roles across Shift F5's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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