Software Tester

Job description

Software Tester (Manual QA, with some automation)

Manchester / Hybrid (two days in office)

Permanent : £35k - £45k

We're working on behalf of a Manchester-based membership client looking for a Software Tester to play a key role in maintaining quality across its digital platforms as the business accelerates delivery across web and mobile.

Predominantly this role will be manual. However they have a Playwright framework in place, so if you have some automation experience, or a desire to upskill in this area, this could be the right next more for you.

This role sits within a fast-moving engineering function and will work closely with developers, product, and design to ensure features are delivered with confidence, consistency, and reliability.

What you’ll be doing

• Creating, maintaining, and executing structured test cases using modern test management tools
• Carrying out smoke, regression, exploratory, black box, and user acceptance testing
• Writing clear, well-structured Gherkin-style acceptance tests and scenarios
• Validating functionality for web (.NET), mobile applications (React Native), and backend APIs
• Using API testing tools such as Postman or Insomnia to verify backend behaviour
• Working closely with developers to reproduce issues, triage defects, and drive rapid resolution
• Supporting experimentation and CRO initiatives by validating variant behaviour and data integrity
• Contributing to continuous improvement of QA processes, test coverage, and delivery workflows

What they’re looking for

• 3+ years of manual QA experience in a digital or ecommerce environment
• Experience testing across web, mobile, and API layers
• Strong understanding of modern testing methodologies and structured test case design
• Experience using test management tools such as TestRail, Zephyr, or qTest
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman

Nice to have

• Experience mentoring or supporting junior QA team members
• Exposure to mobile testing, device-level testing, or test matrix design
• Familiarity with automation frameworks or an interest in developing automation skills over time

Why this role?

You will be joining during a period of significant change, supporting teams that are delivering new digital products and iterating quickly on live platforms. Quality is taken seriously and QA is seen as a critical enabler of speed, not a blocker.

The environment suits someone who is detail-driven, curious, and comfortable working in evolving product teams. The business operates hybrid, typically two days in the office, and places strong value on collaboration, shared problem solving, and in-person teamwork.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-01-2026

Profession type

Advertising / Marketing / PR

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English