QA Tester Eastbourne £40k/annum (DOE) Our respected software house client are seeking a proactive and experienced QA Tester to join their software team and help establish a robust testing practice from the ground up. This is a newly created role where youll play a key role in shaping the testing strategy, introducing best practices, and improving the overall quality and reliability of our product. Youll be part of a small, collaborative team of passionate developers and stakeholders who value performance, quality, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and execute manual test cases, with a view to incorporating automated testing over time. Collaborate closely with developers and product stakeholders to understand requirements and define test strategies early in the development cycle. Document and manage defects throughout the development process. Propose and implement structured testing processes, tools, and standards. Gain a deep understanding of our niche, complex system and deliver meaningful test coverage quickly. Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a reliable, reusable suite of test cases for critical areas of the product. Skills & Experience 3 years of hands-on QA experience in a software development environment. Comfortable working in an unstructured or early-stage environment; capable of building processes from scratch. Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, defect tracking, and test case design. Experience testing web-based applications, including functional, regression, and exploratory testing. Strong analytical skills and an ability to quickly grasp complex systems and identify edge cases. Excellent communication skills; comfortable collaborating with developers and sharing constructive feedback. Bonus: Experience with test automation frameworks or scripting is a plus. Sound like you? Please get your CV over to us ASAP.