Manual QA - 6 Month FTC

MCS Group is looking for a Manual QA Engineer for a 6 month FTC in Belfast. If you are a detail-oriented Manual QA who thrives in environments where you can take ownership and make a real impact, then this one is for you. As Manual QA you will help build robust, user-centred products for our SME client. You will work closely with your Scrum Team (as their dedicated Manual QA resource) and you'll play a key role in ensuring the quality of the platform across both the front and back end. This is a hands-on role requiring a high degree of autonomy and confidence - you'll be the voice of quality on the team, with the ability to push back when needed and drive best practices throughout the development cycle. The Role Work closely with developers and product managers to plan, execute and refine testing efforts. Write your own test cases, dive into databases and APIs, you'll be central to delivering a seamless user experience. Design, execute and maintain manual test cases across web and back-end systems Test APIs using Postman and validate data through SQL queries Proactively identify risks and suggest improvements Become a product expert and champion user experience and functionality The Person At least 2 years' experience in manual QA across both front and back-end Strong SQL skills - able to write and run queries for validation and troubleshooting Confident with API testing tools such as Postman Comfortable writing your own test cases from scratch Experience working in an Agile environment Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively Clear communication skills and a quality-first mindset Exposure to tools like Jira or Confluence Location: Belfast / Hybrid (3 days per week in the office) Salary: £35k - £40k Duration: 6 months To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Jill Johnston, Head of IT Contracts, at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Skills: QA Engineer Manual testing test engineer Quality Assurance Front End Testing Back End Testing