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Exciting Opportunity for a Manual Software Tester
- Location: Knutsford, Cheshire (Office-based, Mon-Fri)
- Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + Bonus Scheme
- Job Type: Permanent
Are you a detail-driven Manual Software Tester eager to refine your skills and step into the world of test automation? If you're passionate about ensuring software quality and love working in a collaborative office environment, this role is perfect for you!
Why Join This Team?
- Grow Your Automation Skills - If you have experience or an interest in tools like Selenium or Postman, you'll have the chance to develop your expertise.
- Diverse Testing Work - Get hands-on with functional, regression, and API testing using the latest tools and methodologies.
- Career Progression - Work with cutting-edge tools like Xray for Jira in a company that prioritises professional development.
- Team Collaboration - Enjoy a dynamic, office-based role where you'll work closely with talented colleagues and make a real impact.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Creating and executing detailed test plans, cases, and scripts to ensure software quality.
- Collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders to understand requirements and refine testing strategies.
- Performing regression testing to verify fixes and prevent recurring issues.
- Conducting API testing using Postman with a focus on security, performance, and functionality.
- Contributing to ongoing improvements in testing processes and best practices.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience in manual testing, with a deep understanding of functional testing methodologies.
- Knowledge of API testing and familiarity with tools like Postman (or a willingness to learn).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Great communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams.
- A proactive mindset-always eager to stay updated with industry trends and tools.
Bonus Skills That Will Make You Stand Out:
- Experience with automation tools such as Selenium or RestAssured.
- ISTQB or other relevant software testing certifications.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
- Hands-on experience with Xray for Jira for test management.
Important: This is an Office-Based Role
To foster strong teamwork and collaboration, this role is 100% office-based in Knutsford, Monday to Friday. There is no hybrid or remote working option, so we're looking for candidates who thrive in an office environment.
What's in It for You?
- Competitive salary (£35,000 - £45,000)
- Company bonus scheme
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- The opportunity to expand into test automation and grow your career
- This is more than just a job-it's a long-term career opportunity with plenty of room to learn, develop, and make a real impact.
Ready to take the next step in your testing career? Apply now!
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