Description:
QA / Manual Tester - Manchester (hybrid)
A well-established fintech company with over 30 years of experience in delivering innovative solutions within the finance industry. Known for their commitment to cutting-edge technology, they continue to drive success across global markets. They are looking for a talented Manual Tester to join their team in Manchester and play a key role in maintaining the high standards of quality within their software applications.
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive salary of £32,000 - £38,000 depending on experience.
- Hybrid working model – 3 days a week in the stunning Manchester city centre office.
- Private Health and Life Insurance
- Generous holiday allowance with an option to buy or sell days.
- Retail discounts and childcare vouchers
- Plus, more excellent benefits designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
Skills/ Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in manual testing within an Agile environment.
- ISTQB Foundation Level certification (or equivalent).
- Solid knowledge of testing methodologies and best practices.
- Experience in the finance industry, with knowledge of trading systems and financial software being highly desirable.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced Agile environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing manual testing on financial software applications, ensuring that all functional, security, and performance requirements are met. You'll be working closely with developers, business analysts, and product managers in an Agile environment to ensure the delivery of top-tier software for the finance and trading sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct manual testing of financial software applications, ensuring functionality, performance, and security meet business requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and product managers to understand project requirements and contribute to project planning.
- Create, document, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
- Report, track, and resolve defects in a timely manner, ensuring minimal impact to project timelines.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to help drive efficient delivery of software.
- Ensure testing is compliant with industry standards and financial regulations.
- Improve testing practices and contribute to enhancing testing processes and productivity.
- Perform regression, integration, functional, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
If you are excited to work for a well-established fintech business with a strong reputation in the industry and are looking for a business that will encourage you to develop and upskill, APPLY NOW or email
*Please note you must have lived in the UK for at least 4 years and have permanent UK residency due to the nature of the business. No form of sponsorship can be provided for this role*
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