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# Manual Software Tester

- **Company:** Proactive.IT Appointments Ltd.
- **Location:** Bridgwater, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £30,000.0 - £40,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, SQL Databases, Performance Testing, Playwright, Api Management
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/manual-software-tester/57480423

## About the Role

Manual Testing, Software Testing, * 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, * Agile Methodology
 * Analytical Thinking (Solving)
 * Attention to Detail (Attentions)
 * Automated Software Testing
 * Communication Skills (Key)
 * Jira Administration
 * Manual Testing
 * Problem Solving (Process)
 * Quality Management
 * Software Testing

## Description

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 help mitigate 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.