Software Quality Assurance Tester

Software Quality Assurance Tester

• £35,000 - £45,000 + benefits and company bonus scheme
• Onsite Knutsford
• Permanent

Are you passionate about ensuring the quality of software and excited to be hands-on in a collaborative environment? We're working with a growing technology business that is looking for a Software Quality Assurance Tester to join their close-knit team.

This is a fully onsite role in a modern, welcoming office environment - perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, team-based setting. If you're seeking stability, professional growth, and the chance to be part of a business where quality really matters, this could be the right move for you.

What you'll be doing:

• Designing, developing, and executing test plans and scripts to ensure software performs as intended.
• Identifying, documenting, and tracking bugs, working closely with developers to see issues through to resolution.
• Carrying out regression testing to ensure fixes don't impact existing functionality.
• Collaborating across QA and development teams to continuously improve quality standards.
• Testing APIs using tools like Postman and contributing to best practices in this space.
• Providing feedback to enhance software usability and overall user experience.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in manual software testing or quality assurance roles.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, test case design, and execution.
• Experience using API testing tools (e.g., Postman).
• Detail-oriented, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively in an office environment.
• Any exposure to automation (or desire to develop into it) would be a huge plus.

Nice-to-have skills:

• ISTQB certification or equivalent.
• Familiarity with tools such as Selenium, Appium, or other automation frameworks.
• Experience with Jira and Xray for managing test cases and executions.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Why apply?

• Career growth - while the role starts in manual testing, you'll have the chance to learn and move into automation.
• Brilliant working environment - modern offices designed for collaboration, not isolation.
• Rewards - competitive salary (£35k-£45k), company bonus scheme, and a benefits package that supports your wellbeing and development.

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