Quality Assurance Tester

We are seeking a detail-driven and methodical Quality Assurance Tester to ensure the reliability, stability, and overall quality of Ipsum Live Assets (ILA) - our core asset-management platform. This role focuses exclusively on manual functional testing, working closely with Product, Engineering, and UX teams to validate new features, identify defects, and ensure a consistently high-quality user experience.

In this role, you will carry out structured manual testing, document and track defects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate test coverage. You'll validate changes before release, support regression testing, and contribute to improving QA processes and documentation - all with a strong focus on maintaining a seamless, high-quality user journey.

As a Quality Assurance Tester you will …

Execute manual testing across web and mobile components, validating new features, enhancements, bug fixes, and configuration updates before release.

Document clear, actionable defect reports and maintain a structured approach to regression testing and release readiness.

Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, UX, and Support teams to ensure requirements are understood, testable, and aligned with a quality-first approach.

Participate in sprint ceremonies, workshops, and user story reviews, providing QA insight throughout the development lifecycle.

Map and understand end-to-end asset-management workflows to ensure product reliability and contribute to ongoing improvements in QA processes and best practices.

Support investigation of customer-reported issues, validate real-world fixes, and help maintain stable, consistent workflows across the product suite.

Contribute to test documentation, acceptance criteria validation, release evidence, and user-facing updates where relevant.

You have proven experience in manual QA or software testing, with a strong understanding of functional, regression, exploratory testing, and acceptance criteria. Familiar with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools, you're confident planning and executing test cycles and documenting clear, actionable defect reports. You bring a structured, detail-driven approach, combining strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with Product, Engineering, and UX teams. Organised, proactive, and comfortable in fast-paced environments, you balance speed and quality while continuously looking for ways to improve processes, enhance reliability, and support the delivery of a high-quality user experience.

25 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more Hybrid working Group Personal Pension Plan Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services Cycle to Work scheme Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more! Life assurance cover Long service recognition Active local social committees Regular social events Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

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