Manual Testing Analyst - Remote - £40-55k

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking Manual Testing Analysts to work for our client within the Information Technology and Services sector. This is initially a 3-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a remote role.

Our client is looking for an experienced Manual Test Analyst with a strong background in general insurance particularly home or Motor insurance. The ideal candidate will be confident in executing tests systematically, identifying defects, and validating XML data. You'll be supporting two key projects involving both Front End and Back End testing of an Insurance Policy Management System.

Responsibilities

• Deliver test support across two concurrent projects: Front End testing of an Insurance Policy Management System and Back End testing focused on insurance product model and XML data validation
• Execute test scripts and report results using Azure DevOps
• Validate a wide range of features including product UI, data processing, payments processing and XML data transfer
• Raise, track, and manage defects through to resolution
• Collaborate remotely with a squad of 4-6 testers in an Agile environment as well as with Developers and Business Analysts
• Maintain detailed and clear test plans and execution logs
• Implement current knowledge in home and motor Insurance, validating business workflows while identifying and tracking issues using accurate tools

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in end-to-end manual testing, including test execution and defect management
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for test and defect management
• Proficient in defect life cycle management, re-testing, and regression testing
• Comfortable working with and validating XML data, files, and responses
• Solid grasp of SDLC and Agile/Scrum frameworks
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment

Desirable:

• Experience in General Insurance, particularly Home or Motor Insurance
• ISTQB or equivalent certification
• Experience with test automation tools (even if not the primary focus)
• Familiarity with API testing and data validation tools

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skill set within your field
• Annual leave and work-place pension

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 Employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.