Quality Assurance/Manual Testing

Role description:

Do you have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer or related role? Do you want to be part of a company that invests in your development and want to see you grow? In this case, the Quality Assurance/Manul Testing role that we have open could be the chance to further your career and grow in a team that would support your development.

At ClearCourse, we design and build operational and digital solutions for some of the UK’s most established names in business, membership, and the charity sector. We have offices all around the UK and globally. This means that you have plenty of opportunities to progress your career or relocate. Depending on your passion, the sky is your limit at ClearCourse.

A typical day to name a few would be to contribute to the estimating process for proposed projects, work with the Project Manager and Tech Lead to create a delivery plan. You’ll create, update, and maintain test scripts, cases and test scenarios, and test data. You’ll design, develop, and execute manual scripts using appropriate tools. Also, you’ll identify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugs.

To succeed, you’ll need to have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Quality Assurrance/Manual Tester . You’ll have strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. You’ll have experience in manual testing and test management tools such as Azure Dev Ops. You must have strong analytical and problem solving skills and have the ability to prioratise your own work and time.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for executing all levels of testing including: 
• Manual testing 
• Regression testing 
• Browser & device testing  
• Power Platform testing 
• App testing 
• Work with the Project Manager and Solution Architect to create a delivery plan 
• Feed into Test Plans and Test Completion reports  
• Contribute to the estimating process for projects  
• Analyse user stories and/user cases/requirements for validity and feasibility 
• Create manual test scripts and design tests to mitigate risk  
• Walkthrough with clients of successful testing on user stories 
• Execute test scripts and scenarios and employ exploratory testing techniques 
• Deliver testing activities within the agreed estimates 
• Identify, investigate, record and track bugs in relevant tool 
• Collaborate closely with other team members and departments 
• Provide regular progress, status, and risk reporting to Test Lead and Project Manager as required 
• Suggest areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.  
• Produce end user documentation where necessary 
• Contribute to internal projects 
• Have a sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success

Required skills and experience:

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience as a QA Testing Engineer  
• ISTQB Software Testing Foundation level certified 
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to manage time, prioratise tasks and work under pressure 
• Ability to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team 
• Ability to trouble shoot and problem solve technical challenges 
• Experience of Microsoft Visual Studio & Azure DevOps  

Desired skills and experience:

• Experience of test automation tools such as Selenium, SpecFlow or Playwright would be advantageous  
• Desirable experience of programming languages such as C#, python, java, .Net for test automation  
• SQL experience 
• Knowledge of Stress, Load, Security and Performance testing  
• Click Learn 

We offer:  

• Co-financing of sport activities (Multisport)  
• Additional private medical care  
• Pizza Tuesday  
• Relaxation zone –football table  
• Integration meetings  
• No dress code  
• and much more! 

Why ClearCourse?

We're a rapidly growing collaborative of disruptive technology innovators, working together to build a brilliant software and payments business.

As a ClearCourse employee, you’ll get the support and structure that you need to enjoy your work and develop your career while doing what you love and making a difference in a fast-paced and innovative business that has recently been named one the UK's Best Workplaces For Wellbeing in 2023.

Our FAIR™ Corporate Values

Future-proof: We seek out innovation and we continually strive for progress

Approachability: We’re approachable and we communicate with respect and empathy

Integrity: We will only do what we believe to be the right thing                     

Responsibility: We are accountable for ourselves, our organisation and the world around us

At ClearCourse we're committed to an inclusive culture and are keen to attract diverse individuals who thrive in a flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and interview stages, please let us know.

Across our business, we’re investing in our people, expanding our expertise, and developing our vision. Want to get on board? We’d love to speak with you.