Software Manual Testing Specialist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Birmingham
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

Manual Testing Regression Testing Functional Testing Integration Testing UI/UX Testing Test Scripting

FULL DESCRIPTION

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)  

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.
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