QA Manual Software Tester - Permanent - Full Time - Gateshead Office (Hybrid)

Recite Me; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accessibility software provider in Gateshead is seeking a Software QA Tester focused on manual testing. You will work directly with the Head of Testing, preparing test cases and ensuring high-quality releases. Candidates should have at least 4 years of QA experience and a strong understanding of Agile methodologies. Enjoy a hybrid working environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Private healthcare plan

Genuine Meritocracy

Fun social scene

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Quality Assurance with a focus on manual testing.
• Experience in creating User Acceptance Criteria (UAC) and Test Cases.
• Solid understanding of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute manual test cases across web and mobile.
• Support in preparing the test plans and creating test cases.
• Participate in release meetings and quality signoffs.

Skills

Manual testing

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Recite Me

We’re building the future of accessibility – come and join our mission of achieving accessibility for all.

Recite Me is the leading provider of cloud accessibility and digital inclusion software. A true North-East SaaS success story, our flagship accessibility toolbar is provided by thousands of organizations globally to support millions of users online.

The long line of amazing inclusive organsations includes Coca-Cola, KFC, Odeon, VW, NHS, and British Gas. Over the past 12 months, we have seen our toolbar used over 20 million times to support people online around the world.

We’re passionate about our cause and our products. As we move from scale-up to a global market leader, we need help to achieve our ambitious plans. Therefore, we are looking for a manual QA-Tester to work alongside the Head of Testing to help identify both hidden and visible defects in software and a quality and bug free product.

About the role

Recite Me is seeking a Software QA Tester to assess software quality through quality testing. This role will support the QA Head of Testing in testing activities, and the candidate should be ready to hit the ground running. You will be involved in manual testing primarily, pre-release and post release and writing test criteria to help guide our product feature specifications pre-code. We will look to you to write tests and guidelines for products in our portfolio, as well as giving feedback on potential UX and usability improvements or considerations.

You will lead manual testing efforts and provide valuable insights to ensure product quality. While manual testing will be your primary focus, you may also have the opportunity to work on our automation initiatives by contributing to test cases and assisting in automation planning

You will also keep on top of a portfolio of rapidly evolving products at different stages of maturity,

and providing feedback to help continuous improvement across the whole development process.

Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

1. Participate in the planning, design, and execution of manual test cases across web and mobile
2. Work closely with the Head of Testing to support in preparing the test plans, creating & executing the test cases, monitoring bugs, re-testing bug fixes.
3. Make sure User Stories have well-documented User Acceptance Criteria by working alongside product owner/designers whenever required.
4. Plan and coordinate all cycles of testing, including functional-level system tests, business scenario-based testing, to ensure proper test coverage while mitigating redundancy where possible.
5. Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
6. Good knowledge of the test process (Analysing the requirements, writing the UACs, test cases, get test cases reviewed by Dev lead).
7. Experience in logging test cases/defects into Jira using Zephyr.
8. Ready to take up new challenges that may arise.
9. Good Analytical skills.
10. Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word & PowerPoint).
11. Execute all levels of testing (Sanity/Regression/Functional/Exploratory Testing).
12. Participate in release meetings, post-live testing and quality signoffs.
13. Validate application behavior against business requirements and acceptance criteria

About You

The successful candidate will be extremely creative, we will look to you to write tests and guidelines for products in our portfolio, as well as giving feedback on potential UX and usability improvements or considerations. You will keep on top of a portfolio of rapidly evolving products at different stages of maturity and providing feedback to help continuous improvement across the whole development process by following different testing process in both Waterfall and Agile methodology.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of manual testing, help shape our QA processes, and may contribute to building test automation in a supportive capacity. You’ll work closely with developers, product managers, and designers to ensure every release meets the highest quality standards.

Essential

• Min 4 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a strong focus on manual testing in writing the UAC’s and Test Cases
• Ability to create different scenarios related to specific functionality.
• Min 2 to 3 years of experience in JIRA and dashboards preparation.
• 4+ years of experience in software testing of web and mobile applications.
• Great at identifying bugs at the initial stage of testing.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Positive collaborative attitude
• Very good experience in writing bug reports
• Independent attitude (you do not require, or like, micro-management)
• Hungry to make Recite Me THE bug free product

Nice to have

• ISTQB Qualified in Software Testing-Foundation Level
• Basic understanding of test automation frameworks & Experience in writing or maintaining automated scripts

Experience & qualifications

• Manual testing process: 4 years minimum (Required)
• Waterfall and Agile Method: 2 years (Required)
• Any Bachelor's degree
• Hybrid working (3 days office/2 days home)
• Flexible start time
• 2-week workcation each year
• On-site parking
• Great culture & working environment – awesome views of Newcastle Quayside
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Death in Service
• Private healthcare plan
• Genuine Meritocracy
• Fun social scene