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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Noir Consulting
- **Location:** Bournemouth, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Software Bug Management, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), SQL Databases, Web Applications, Data Logging, Api Management, SDET
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3010492165-2

## About the Role

2+ years' commercial QA experience
Strong manual testing experience (test cases / structured testing)
Experience logging and managing defects
Clear documentation skills
Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivots, charts)

Exposure to SQL, API testing, automation, or Agile environments would be advantageous but not essential.

## Description

(Tech stack: QA Analyst, QA, SDET, Test Engineer, Tester, Manual Tester, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance, Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer, Manual Testing, Web Applications, Defect Tracking, Excel, API Testing, SQL, DevOps, Scrum), Our client is an established technology business delivering web-based software solutions. They are looking to hire an Application Support Specialist with strong QA experience to ensure the quality, stability, and reliability of their applications.

This role is primarily focused on manual testing, defect management, and application support. You will play a key part in validating releases, identifying issues, and working closely with development teams to ensure fixes are delivered and verified efficiently. There will also be opportunities to gain exposure to AI-driven tools and initiatives as part of ongoing platform development.