Junior Software Tester - Manchester

Are you looking to kick-start or grow your career in software testing? Join a dynamic organisation with ambitious goals! Our client is transforming their sector through innovative digital products and exceptional customer experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your QA career within a supportive, collaborative environment.

As a Junior Software Tester, you ll support the QA team in ensuring the quality and reliability of the company s digital platforms. Working closely with Product Owners, Developers, and senior QA team members, you ll help test new features, identify bugs, and contribute to delivering high-quality releases.

This role is ideal for someone with some hands-on testing experience (commercial or academic) who is eager to learn and develop within an Agile environment.

• Support testing of web and mobile applications (Android and iOS).
• Assist with testing RESTful APIs using tools such as Postman.
• Execute manual test cases and document results clearly.
• Identify, log, and help track software defects through to resolution.
• Work closely with Developers and Product Owners to understand requirements.
• Contribute to test planning and writing basic Acceptance Criteria.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups and sprint reviews.

• Some experience in software testing (commercial, internship, placement, or relevant coursework).
• Basic understanding of mobile application testing (Android and/or iOS).
• Awareness of API testing concepts (Postman experience desirable).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) is advantageous.

• Exposure to bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Basic understanding of testing principles (e.g., test cases, regression testing, UAT).
• Interest in automation testing as a future career path.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Flexible working model, including hybrid/remote options.
• Supportive environment with mentoring from experienced QA professionals.
• Clear career progression opportunities into QA Analyst or Automation roles.

Interested? Click Apply Now to begin your QA career journey!