Manual Software Tester

Proactive Appointments; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Appointments is seeking a skilled Manual Software Tester for a permanent hybrid position in Somerset. You will test across API, web, mobile, and desktop applications, helping mitigate risks and enhance the customer experience.

The role involves designing test cases, executing regression tests, and documenting defects. Proficiency with Azure DevOps, SQL, and strong analytical abilities are essential; Playwright automation experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience with API testing
• Experience across Web, Mobile, and Desktop testing
• Ability to design test cases and execute regression testing
• Non-functional testing including security, performance, UX, accessibility
• Use of test management tools to document test cases, track defects and report results
• Awareness of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and active sprint involvement
• Exposure to Playwright automation is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Test across API, Web, Mobile and Desktop applications.
• Create and execute comprehensive test cases and regression suites.
• Document defects and track results in test management tools.
• Collaborate with development and product teams in Agile sprints.
• Perform non-functional testing (security, performance, UX, accessibility).
• Support planning and estimation during sprint ceremonies.

Skills

Manual testing

Regression testing

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Security testing

Performance testing

Tools

Azure DevOps

Playwright

SQL

Job description

Manual Software Tester

Permanent | Hybrid (2 days per week on-site) | Somerset | Up to £40,000 per annum

Our client are looking to expand testing resource across their established testing function and are looking for an experienced tester to join their team on a permanent basis. The role will work across the organisations systems and will helpmitigate risks, identifies issues early, and enhances the overall customer experience. Team members are committed to developing their skills and competencies to keep pace with evolving technology.

Experience required:

• API Testing knowledge
• Experience working across Azure DevOps (Test Plans)
• SQL database testing
• Strong experience in manual testing across Web, Mobile, and Desktop Client applications.
• Ability to analyse requirements, design test cases, and execute regression testing.
• Perform non-functional testing, including security, performance, UX, accessibility, and usability
• Utilise test management tools to document test cases, track defects, and report results effective
• Understand and apply Agile methodologies such as Scrum/Kanban, contributing actively to sprint planning and estimations
• Any previous experience with Automation testing in PlayWright would be benefical