Job Description: IT Software Manual Testing Specialist Company: Envisage Recruitment Ltd. Location: Birmingham (Castle Bromwich / Hybrid – 3 days on-site, subject to change) Position Type: Contract (12 Months, Rolling) Rate: £27.04 per Hour (Inside IR35)     Role Overview: As a Senior Professional (P3), you will be responsible for the end-to-end quality assurance of software platforms supporting a major manufacturing capability installation. You will work independently with limited supervision, managing complex testing projects and providing technical leadership to junior QA members and offshore teams.   Key Responsibilities: • Design and build comprehensive test cases, plans, and strategies across multiple software platforms. • Convert manual test preparations into automated scripts to improve lifecycle efficiency. • Deliver high-quality products by executing Regression, Functional, Integration, and End-to-End (E2E) testing. • Facilitate UI, functional, and unit testing across cross-browser environments and mobile devices. • Partner with Software Development teams, Database Administrators, and Product Owners to identify system deficiencies and escalate issues for timely resolution. • Mentor junior QA team members, provide coaching to developers on quality standards, and facilitate problem resolution in complex environments. • Prioritize and track test execution and defects, recommending corrective actions to maintain project timelines.     Technical Skills & Keywords: • Manual Testing, Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, UI/UX Testing, Unit Testing. • Manual-to-Auto Conversion, Test Scripting. • Software Architecture, Database Validation, Mobile Device Testing, Cross-browser Testing. • Project Management, Mentoring/Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Problem Resolution.     Requirements: • Senior Professional (P3) with advanced knowledge of the QA job area. • Advanced education in IT or Software Engineering preferred. • Must be able to work under IR35 regulations. • Generally Hybrid (3 days on-site in Birmingham), though flexibility is required based on project needs