Manual Tester

M3 Global Research; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research company in Leeds seeks a Manual Tester to create and execute test cases across web applications and APIs. You will ensure product quality through rigorous testing in an Agile environment, collaborating with team members and utilizing tools like Jira. The role offers hybrid working with 2 days in the office, competitive holidays, and benefits including medical insurance and a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Performance based bonus

Private Medical insurance

Life cover

Healthcare cash back scheme

Group Pension Plan

Half a day a week for self-learning

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manual testing within an Agile environment.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA best practices.
• Excellent test-case authorship and defect-reporting skills.
• Solid SQL skills for back-end/data validation on SQL Server (or similar RDBMS).
• Familiarity with version control concepts (e.g., Git) to review requirements and track test artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute thorough manual test cases across web, API, and microservice components.
• Create and maintain detailed test plans, test scenarios, and traceability matrices that align with project requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, exploratory, usability, and ad-hoc testing to verify software quality.
• Log, track, and validate defects using Jira, working closely with developers and stakeholders.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.

Skills

Manual testing in Agile environment

Software Development Lifecycle understanding

Test-case authorship and defect-reporting

SQL skills

Version control concepts

Tools

Jira

Postman

BrowserStack

Job description

Company Description

About the Business Division:

RotaMaster,is a subsidiary of M3 Inc.,which has been providing online workforce management tools to health & care organisations since 1999.

Company Overview:

RotaMaster is at the forefront of integrating Agile methodologies and test-driven development into our core practices. Our team culture is built on effective communication and collaboration, valuing individuals and their contributions over rigid processes. We create an inclusive environment where every team member plays a vital role in design and architecture discussions. Our product solutions are scalable and adaptable, transitioning from a .NET framework to a diverse array of technologies including Vue, Node.js, C#, and microservices. Embracing agility, we are always keen on integrating cutting-edge tools into our stack, particularly focusing on AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes and Serverless technologies. If you're looking for a dynamic, evolving workplace, Rotamaster is the ideal place for you.

Job Description

Role Overview:

As a Manual Tester at RotaMaster, you will partner with product owners, developers, and architects to translate user stories and acceptance criteria into clear, detailed test scenarios. You will design and execute comprehensive test cases across web applications, APIs, and microservices, employing functional, regression, exploratory, and usability testing techniques to ensure the highest level of product quality. Your keen eye for detail will help uncover issues early in the development lifecycle, and your hands-on approach will drive confidence in every release.

Throughout each sprint, you’ll actively participate in ceremonies - daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives - providing insights on testability and potential risks. You will document test data and expected outcomes in Jira, logging defects and collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders through to resolution. By analysing test metrics and generating concise status reports, you will communicate coverage, risks, and progress to the team, while continuously identifying opportunities to optimize QA workflows and enhance our quality practices. Additionally, we’re looking for someone who aspires to expand their skill set into automation testing, with an eagerness to train and grow into an automation tester role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and execute thorough manual test cases across web, API, and microservice components.
• Create and maintain detailed test plans, test scenarios, and traceability matrices that align with project requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, exploratory, usability, and ad-hoc testing to verify software quality.
• Log, track, and validate defects using Jira (or equivalent), working closely with developers and stakeholders until resolution.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives alongside Team Leaders and Product Owners to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with product owners to understand feature requirements and acceptance criteria, translating them into clear test cases.
• Provide concise, actionable testing status reports and metrics to highlight coverage, defects, and risks.
• Advocate for process improvements to enhance manual testing efficiency and quality practices.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in manual testing within an Agile environment.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA best practices.
• Excellent test-case authorship and defect-reporting skills.
• Solid SQL skills for back-end/data validation on SQL Server (or similar RDBMS).
• Familiarity with version control concepts (e.g., Git) to review requirements and track test artifacts.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines.

Desirable Skills:

• Hands-on experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman).
• Exposure to cross-browser and device compatibility testing, including tools like BrowserStack.
• Basic knowledge of test-management platforms.
• Familiarity with JavaScript and modern front-end frameworks to understand UI behaviour.
• Experience with Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence) for requirements and defect management.

Additional Information

What we offer

• 37.5 Hours a week, hybrid working. 2 days a week in the Leeds office.
• 25 days holiday.
• Performance based bonus.
• Private Medical insurance.
• Life cover.
• Healthcare cash back scheme.
• Group Pension Plan.
• Half a day a week for self-learning.

About M3 EU:

M3 EU is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, offering digital solutions across healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and more. Since our inception in 2000, we’ve seen remarkable growth, fuelled by our mission to utilize the internet for a healthier world and more efficient healthcare systems.

Our success is anchored in our trusted digital platforms that engage physician communities globally, facilitating impactful medical education, precise job placement, and insightful market research. M3 EU prides itself on a dynamic and innovative work environment where every team member contributes to global health advancements.

Joining M3 EU means being part of a dedicated team striving to make a significant difference in healthcare. We provide a unique opportunity for you to be at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, shaping the future in a meaningful career. Embrace the chance to drive change with M3 EU.

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