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
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