Senior Software Tester – Hybrid 45K

Ascent People; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking a Senior Software Tester in Manchester. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £40-45K, flexible working conditions, and the opportunity to work on both manual and automation testing. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in testing and relevant qualifications like ISTQB or ISEB.

Benefits

Pension

25 days holiday

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with manual testing tools.
• Experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Leadership in projects or test teams.

Responsibilities

• Create solid test strategies.
• Collaborate with the development team.
• Maintain and update the testing environment.

Skills

Manual Testing

Automation Testing

Test Strategy

Collaboration

Decision Making

Education

ISTQB or ISEB qualification

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Senior Software Tester – Hybrid 45K, Manchester

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Client:

Ascent People

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Description

Senior Software Tester job, Software Test Lead, Senior Software Tester, Manual / Automation Testing, ISEB/ISTQB, Agile, Scrum, Test Strategy, hybrid role 50/50 – Software House 40-45K

Calling all Senior Testers and Test Team Leads!

Are you the kind of person who:

* Gets a thrill from being the go-to testing guru?
* Loves getting your hands dirty with manual testing while also shaping the big picture?
* Has a knack for introducing shiny new automation tricks?

We’re on the hunt for a Senior Software Tester / Test Lead to join this growing team. You’ll be the voice of testing, working directly with the Software Delivery Manager to shake things up and create a robust testing strategy. Plus, if you have the skills to introduce test automation, this will also be part of your remit.

What we’re looking for you to bring to the table:

* A confident decision-maker who can create solid test strategies
* A natural collaborator who can work with all members of the dev team
* Someone who can keep the testing environment strong and up-to-date
* 5+ years of experience with manual testing tools and SDLC
* Leadership in projects and/or test teams
* ISTQB or ISEB qualification

Office is based in the heart of the East Midlands. Commutable from Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, or Sheffield.

What’s in it for you? A salary of £40-45K, Pension, 25 days holiday, 40-hour week, Flexible working – only up to 2 days a week in the office!

Sound like your cup of tea? Please get in touch to discuss further.

Candidates of all ages and backgrounds will be considered for this role. Ascent People is acting as an employment agency concerning this vacancy.