Quality Assurance / Tester

Ryan LLC; Manchester; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Manchester is seeking a Quality Assurance/Tester to ensure high-quality delivery across internal platforms. The role involves collaborating with developers to apply agile testing methods and oversee quality throughout the development lifecycle. Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform and SQL skills are essential. This position offers competitive compensation and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Home Office Stipend

Business Connectivity Reimbursement

Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning Subscription

Flexible Work Environment

Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

Qualifications

• Experience in QA or software testing within an agile environment.
• Familiarity with the SDLC and agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Analysts and Developers to refine requirements.
• Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases.
• Conduct UI, API, and database testing.

Skills

Experience in QA or software testing within an agile environment

Familiarity with the SDLC and agile methodologies

Working knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform

SQL proficiency for data validation

Experience with test case design and execution

Familiarity with defect tracking tools

Strong communication skills

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

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Quality Assurance / Tester

Apply locations Manchester Remote time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R0016320

Why Ryan?

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Home Office Stipend

• Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)

• Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement

• LinkedIn Learning Subscription

• Flexible Work Environment

• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

• Accelerated Career Path

• Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

As a QA/Tester, you will ensure high-quality delivery across our internal platforms, including Power Platform applications, client portals, data integrations, and operational tooling. You’ll apply structured, agile testing methods to deliver scalable, reliable, and user-focused solutions. Collaborating closely with developers, analysts, and stakeholders, you'll embed quality throughout the development lifecycle and help mitigate delivery risks.

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results People:

• Collaborate with Business Analysts and Developers to refine requirements and acceptance criteria
• Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases across Power Platform applications (Power Apps, Power Automate)
• Conduct UI, API, and database testing, including SQL data validation
• Maintain test plans and regression suites aligned to sprint and release cycles
• Log and track bugs and enhancement suggestions using Azure DevOps or Jira
• Validate system and data integrity across multiple integration points
• Support UAT coordination and facilitate feedback loops with stakeholders
• Promote and uphold QA best practices and continuous improvement
• Monitor, report, and track quality metrics

Skills & Experience

• Experience in QA or software testing within an agile environment
• Familiarity with the SDLC and agile methodologies
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
• SQL proficiency for data validation and troubleshooting
• Experience with test case design, execution, and documentation
• Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience testing REST APIs and cloud-based services
• Exposure to Dynamics 365, Dataverse, or Azure technologies
• Scripting experience or test automation knowledge

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

• Standard indoor working environment.
• Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
• Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the firm as well as interaction with external vendors and clients as necessary.
• Independent travel requirement: up to 10%.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

About Us

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.

Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law.

It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact our People Group at 972.934.0022 or [e-mail] if you are interested in applying and need assistance to submit your application, or if you are interested in a position and believe you may require a reasonable a ccommodation in order for you to perform its essential functions.

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*Notice to Canada Candidates – In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ( AODA ) and the Canadian Human Rights Act , Ryan ULC will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request. Ryan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities*.

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