Envisage Recruitment Limited

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.

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an IT Software Manual Testing Specialist for a 12-month contract. This role involves managing comprehensive software testing processes, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring high-quality product releases. The ideal candidate has advanced knowledge in QA practices and is comfortable working under IR35 regulations. The position offers a hybrid work model with three days onsite in Birmingham, and pays £27.04 per hour.