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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Tester - **Company:** Symphony Commerce - **Location:** Stockport, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £32,000.0 - £38,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Web Accessibility, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software as a Service, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Issue Tracking Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Commercial Software, Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, Selenium, SQL Databases, Web Applications, Web Usability, Postman, Cypress (Programming Language), Backend, Git, Bug Reporting, Playwright, Front End Software Development - **Published:** October 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e9be13067d9e1a68 ## About the Role Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home) Experience: 2+ years in software testing Holiday: 30 days annual leave (plus your birthday off and bank holidays), We're looking for a talented, detail-oriented Software Tester to join our development team and help us deliver reliable, high-quality software., We're looking for someone who cares about getting the details right, enjoys solving problems and is confident challenging things that don't work as expected. Must-Have Skills & Experience * At least 2 years of commercial software testing or QA experience. * Proven experience manually testing web applications, ideally complex SaaS platforms. * Strong understanding of functional, regression, integration and exploratory testing. * Ability to create clear, structured test cases and detailed bug reports. * Excellent attention to detail and a genuine appreciation for good user experience. * Confidence testing software across different browsers, devices and screen sizes. * Experience using issue tracking and test management tools. * Ability to investigate problems systematically and communicate findings clearly. * Understanding of modern web applications, APIs and how frontend and backend systems interact. * Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise testing activities in a fast-moving development environment. Bonus Skills These aren't essential, but would help you hit the ground running: * Experience with automated testing tools such as Playwright, Cypress or Selenium. * Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman or Bruno. * Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript or SQL. * Experience testing ecommerce platforms, particularly checkout flows, payments, orders and customer journeys. * Experience with performance, load or stress testing. * Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices. * Experience working within an Agile or Scrum development team. * Knowledge of accessibility testing and web usability best practices. The Person We're Looking For Proactive & Accountable: You don't wait to be told what to test. You take ownership, identify risks and follow issues through to resolution. Analytical Problem Solver: You're naturally curious, methodical and good at figuring out why something isn't working. Detail-Oriented: You notice the small inconsistencies and edge cases that others overlook. Confident Communicator: You're comfortable explaining problems clearly, challenging assumptions and working constructively with developers. Quality-Focused: You understand that software quality isn't just about finding bugs. It's about delivering a reliable, intuitive experience for customers. Adaptable & Motivated: You enjoy learning new technologies, improving processes and working in a team that's continuously evolving. ## Description You'll work directly with our developers, product team and technical support team in a collaborative, agile environment where your input genuinely matters., * Manual Testing: Thoroughly test new features, improvements and bug fixes across our ecommerce platform, ensuring functionality, usability and consistency. * Regression Testing: Validate existing functionality before releases, identifying anything that might have broken as a result of new development. * Test Planning: Design, document and execute effective test cases and scenarios, covering both expected behaviour and edge cases. * Bug Identification & Reporting: Investigate issues, reproduce defects and produce clear, actionable bug reports that help developers resolve problems quickly. * Exploratory Testing: Go beyond predefined test cases, using your initiative and creativity to uncover unexpected issues. * Release Quality Assurance: Play an important role in determining whether new features and releases are ready for production. * Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product owners and support staff to understand requirements, investigate customer-reported problems and improve the overall user experience. * Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve our testing processes, tools and quality standards., * Helping the development team release new features with greater confidence. * Providing clear, useful feedback that makes issues easier and faster to resolve. * Continuously improving our testing processes and overall software quality. Perks & Benefits * 30 days annual leave + your birthday + bank holidays * Hybrid working: 3 days per week in our Stockport office and 2 days working from home. * Comprehensive health insurance plan. * Company pension. * Complimentary breakfast. * A collaborative development environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. * Opportunity to work on a growing SaaS product with real customers and interesting technical challenges. * Direct access to experienced developers and company leadership. Important: Location & Working Arrangements This is a locally based, hybrid position, not a fully remote role. Our office is in Stockport, Greater Manchester, and successful applicants must already live within a reasonable commuting distance and be able to attend the office three days per week. We are looking for candidates who are already established in the local area, rather than applicants who would need to relocate to take up the position. Applicants must also have the existing right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.