Manual Tester jobs in Leeds

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Quality Assurance Engineer roles within our growing QA and testing function. Roles of this type could support the delivery of robust, validated solutions across our client base, ensuring quality standards are met and maintained throughout the development lifecycle.

We are looking to connect talented QA specialists with opportunities across the UK, where you could contribute to meaningful projects in technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services.

Typical role overview

• Location: UK-wide (nationwide)
• Type: Contract · Full-time
• Day Rate: £250–280 per day (or £350–380 per day, dependent on experience and seniority)
• Technical Standard: ISO 9001
• Key Focus: CI/CD, test automation, quality assurance and validation

What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Contributing to the design and execution of comprehensive test strategies and test plans
• Developing and maintaining automated test scripts within CI/CD pipelines
• Performing functional, regression and exploratory testing across applications and systems
• Identifying, documenting and prioritising defects and quality issues
• Collaborating with development, product and operations teams to ensure quality standards are met
• Supporting the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001 quality management practices
• Participating in code reviews and quality gate discussions
• Reporting on test coverage, defect metrics and quality trends

What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

Must-have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Proven experience in quality assurance, testing and validation roles
• Strong understanding of CI/CD processes and test automation frameworks
• Experience with ISO 9001 or comparable quality management standards
• ISTQB Certified Tester certification (or equivalent QA qualification)
• Solid knowledge of test planning, test case design and defect management
• Familiarity with automated testing tools and scripting
• Authorization to work in the United Kingdom

Nice-to-have

• Experience in Agile or DevOps environments
• Knowledge of performance, security or load testing
• Exposure to multiple testing methodologies and frameworks
• Previous experience in technology, engineering or life sciences sectors

What roles of this type could offer

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• Opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects across leading organisations
• Exposure to modern CI/CD practices and test automation technologies
• Potential to develop deeper expertise in quality assurance and validation
• Collaboration with skilled engineering and product teams
• Flexibility and variety through contract-based engagement
• Professional development through industry certifications and best practice standards
• Competitive day rates reflecting experience and expertise

About SThree

SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy.
We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together.

Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting-edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds

How to register interest

If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.

Disclaimer:
Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.