QA Engineer / Software Tester

Contract | Up to £450 per day | Remote (UK)

We are working with a leading UK technology consultancy that's looking to engage an experienced QA Engineer who has worked in projects with the stack C#, SQL, Javascript, React and Next.js to support the delivery of a number of high-profile digital transformation programmes.

Joining an established Agile-focused delivery team, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of modern software solutions, working closely with Developers, Business Analysts and Product Owners throughout the software development lifecycle.

This is a hands-on testing role, suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple projects and collaborating with both technical and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality software.

The Role

You will be responsible for planning, designing and executing test activities across a range of web-based applications and APIs, helping to ensure new functionality is delivered to a high standard. You will contribute throughout the development lifecycle, identifying defects early, improving test coverage and supporting continuous improvement across the QA function.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute manual and automated test cases.

• Create test plans, test scripts and acceptance test scenarios.

• Perform functional, regression, integration and end-to-end testing.

• Work closely with Developers and Business Analysts to validate requirements.

• Log, investigate and track defects through to resolution.

• Support sprint planning, backlog refinement and release activities.

• Contribute to test automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure software meets agreed quality standards before release.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Commercial experience in a Software QA or Test Analyst role.

• Experience working in projects with the stack C#, SQL, Javascript, React and Next.js 

• Experience testing web applications and REST APIs.

• Strong understanding of Agile delivery environments.

• Experience creating test plans, test cases and defect reports.

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience with automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium or similar would be advantageous, as would experience working within consultancy or client-facing environments.

If you are an experienced QA Engineer or Software Tester looking for your next contract assignment, please send your CV through to cv@franklinbates.com for consideration.