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.