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# QA Manual Test Engineer

- **Company:** Jonathan Lee Recruitment
- **Location:** Solihull, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £77,314.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Browser Compatibility, Regression Testing, E2e Testing, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing, User Interface Testing
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jonlee.co.uk/job/71774-qa-manual-test-engineer-solihull-west-midlands/

## About the Role

Do you have extensive experience in manual and automated quality assurance testing? with a strong ability to design and execute comprehensive test plans and strategies? Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This exciting opportunity as a QA Manual Test Engineer offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects within the design and innovation division of a forward-thinking organisation. With a competitive umbrella rate of £37.17 per hour, this role promises not only professional growth but also the chance to make a meaningful impact on multiple software platforms. If you're passionate about quality assurance and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position could be the perfect fit for you., Proven experience in manual and automated quality assurance testing.

 - Strong ability to design and execute comprehensive test plans and strategies.

 - Excellent collaboration skills with development teams and product owners.

 - Expertise in cross-browser and mobile device testing environments.

 - Leadership and mentoring capabilities to support team development and offshore collaboration.

As a QA Manual Test Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that align with the company's commitment to innovation and excellence. Your contributions will help drive the success of new development projects and maintain the integrity of existing platforms. This company values problem-solving, collaboration, and a proactive approach to quality assurance.

## Description

Design, create, and build test cases, test plans, and test strategies for various software platforms, converting manual test preparation into automated test preparation.

 - Collaborate with software development teams and product owners to understand requirements and develop test scenarios for new development projects.

 - Communicate, prioritise, and track test execution, defects, and issues, recommending corrective actions as needed.

 - Facilitate functional testing, regression testing, UI testing, and unit testing across cross-browser environments, including mobile devices.

 - Mentor junior QA team members and offshore teams, providing leadership and problem-resolution coaching.

 - Deliver quality products by thoroughly testing throughout all development lifecycle phases, including regression, functional, integration, and end-to-end testing.


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