Manual QA Contractor - Inside IR35 - 6 months

Freelancer, Full-time · Remote - UK

Introduction

At IAM Cloud, we create software that simplifies IT management in the cloud. From powerful platforms to intuitive tools, our mission is to make a positive impact through technology while building a company people love to work for.

As a fully employee-owned, bootstrapped company, we prioritise customers over investors and foster a flexible, supportive, and innovative work environment. With a team of 45, we serve over 3000 organisations worldwide—and we’re just getting started.

We are a small team, and everyone has a broad remit. What is important is that you are a self-starter who can confidently work autonomously, as well as closely within a team. We are also a fully remote-working company. The ability to work comfortably, safely, happily and productively from home is essential for thriving in this role.

We are seeking an experienced Manual QA Contractor to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in desktop application testing, with hands-on experience validating APIs and UI workflows. You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of a complex, multi-layered product used in real-world environments.

About the role

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, execute, and document manual test cases for desktop applications
Perform API-level validation using tools like Postman or REST clients
Validate UI behaviour, user flows, layout, and edge cases
Log, track, and verify bugs through resolution using bug tracking systems (Azure DevOps)
Collaborate with developers, BAs, and other testers to ensure end-to-end coverage
Write and maintain clear, reproducible test documentation ready for automation
Assist in release readiness, regression checks, and exploratory testing
Proactively ask clarifying questions to rapidly and thoroughly understand the System Under Test (SUT)

What we're looking for

5+ years of manual testing experience
Strong experience testing desktop applications (e.g., Windows Desktop Apps)
Solid understanding of REST APIs, HTTP methods, and common response patterns
Familiarity with tools like Postman or Fiddler
Proficiency in UI validation: layout, behaviour, usability, edge case handling
Experience working in Agile environments with tools like: Azure DevOps Test Plans
Strong attention to detail and structured approach to testing
Experience working with remote or distributed teams

Contract Details:

Type: Contractor (Inside IR35)
Duration: 6 months (extension possible)
Location: Remote (UK or Ireland)
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £350 - £400 / day dependent on experience

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About us

Thanks for taking an interest in IAM Cloud. We are a bit different to a lot of companies. We are not here to make a fast buck. We are not trying to growth hack our way to success at any cost. We are not funded by VCs or any external investors. We make our decisions based on what's important to us as a team and what's important to our customers. Our vision is not constrained to a year, or 3, 5, or even 10 years. We are here to create awesome technology that makes a positive impact in the world.

Our main aim is to create a company that works for us, rather than feeling like we're working for it. We're flexible and adaptive to the needs of our employees in any way we can be. We primarily look to recruit in the UK and Ireland but may make exceptions for strong candidates.

What you get from us:
Exciting & challenging work. A supportive and caring employer. 100% remote roles. Flexible hours. Highly competitive pay and benefits.

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