Job Description Job Title: Manual Test Engineer (with basic Automation experience) Location: Hybrid, up-to 2x/week in Leeds Rate: £480/day Inside IR35 Duration: 3 Months (likely to extend) About the Role: We’re looking for a detail-oriented Manual Test Engineer to join our QA team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in hands-on testing environments but also has a working knowledge of automation tools – particularly Playwright. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products through structured manual testing, while also contributing to light automation efforts and supporting overall QA process improvements. Key Responsibilities: Design, execute and document detailed test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements Perform manual regression, functional, integration, and exploratory testing Identify, document, and track bugs using Jira Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business analysts to clarify requirements and ensure test coverage Support basic automation scripting and maintenance using Playwright Write and run SQL queries to validate data accuracy and integrity Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives as part of an Agile team Key Skills & Experience: Strong experience in manual software testing across web-based applications Working knowledge of Playwright or a similar automation tool Experience writing and executing SQL queries for test validation Solid understanding of Jira for test and defect management Clear, structured approach to test documentation and defect reporting Excellent attention to detail and communication skills Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Nice to Have: Exposure to CI/CD pipelines Experience with test management tools like TestRail or Zephyr Understanding of API testing