Manual Tester

Description:

QA Analyst (Manual Testing) / Hull (2-3 days per week) / £35,000 - £42,000

We're supporting a confidential technology-led organisation that delivers complex software and integrated solutions across a large customer base.

As the business continues to grow, they are looking to appoint a QA Analyst to strengthen quality assurance capability within a fast-paced delivery and support environment. This role will play a key part in improving testing standards, increasing quality ownership across technical teams, and helping to ensure issues are identified and resolved efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manual tester who enjoys working across a variety of systems and technologies, investigating complex issues, and contributing to the overall quality of business-critical applications and services.

What do we need from you?

3-5 years' experience in a Manual Testing or QA Analyst role
Strong understanding of software testing principles and best practices
Experience creating and executing test scenarios from requirements and specifications
Ability to identify, investigate, and reproduce complex defects
Experience working across integrated systems rather than purely web-based applications
Comfortable setting up and managing test data environments
Experience working with databases and data validation activities
Understanding of how software, infrastructure, networks, and connected systems interact
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and proactively without relying on rigid test scripts
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skillsThe Role

The organisation is looking to improve quality assurance capability across its delivery and support functions, reducing dependency on centralised testing resources while encouraging greater ownership of quality throughout the wider technology team.

As QA Analyst, you'll be responsible for testing software enhancements, bug fixes, and customer-reported issues across a complex technology landscape. You'll work closely with developers and support teams to validate solutions, identify risks, and ensure a consistently high standard of quality before changes are released.

This role requires someone who enjoys understanding how systems work, asking questions, challenging assumptions, and uncovering issues before they reach customers.

Key Focus Areas

Execute manual testing across multiple applications and integrated systems
Create and maintain comprehensive test scenarios and test cases
Support the validation of bug fixes and customer-reported issues
Investigate defects and work closely with development teams to drive resolution
Set up and manage test data and testing environments
Perform database validation and data integrity testing
Contribute to improved testing processes and quality standards
Support continuous improvement of QA practices across the wider team
Help embed a stronger quality-first mindset within technical teams
Ensure changes are thoroughly validated before deploymentWhat's in it for you?

Opportunity to influence and improve QA practices across the organisation
Exposure to a varied and complex technology environment
Opportunities to learn automation and other skills
Close collaboration with development and technical teams
High level of autonomy and ownership
Opportunity to work on business-critical systems and services
Supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and professional developmentThe organisation is looking for someone who is naturally curious, highly analytical, and passionate about delivering quality solutions. You'll be comfortable working independently, investigating complex issues, and taking ownership of testing activities from start to finish.

QA Analyst (Manual Testing) / Hull (2-3 days per week) / £35,000 - £42,000