Software Tester

Role:  Software Tester (Manual) Location:  Nottingham Working Model:  Hybrid | 35-hour week Salary:  Up to £42k + 10% Bonus + 10% Pension ~£50k Package Let’s cut through the noise… This isn’t a “sit in the corner and run test scripts” kind of role. This is for a tester who actually thinks. Someone who challenges, improves, and spots what others miss. You’ll be working on a modern eCommerce / logistics platform used at serious scale—touching everything from web apps to APIs and backend systems. It’s complex, fast-moving, and genuinely interesting work. What you’ll actually be doing Getting hands-on with manual testing across web, mobile, desktop & APIs Designing smart test scenarios (not just ticking boxes) Working closely with Devs & stakeholders to improve quality, not just report bugs Challenging how things are done and helping raise the bar across the team Tech you’ll be around Postman (API testing) Git / Source control Azure DevOps (nice to have) SQL / Database testing Performance tools (JMeter or similar) What they’re looking for ~3+ years in software testing Strong experience testing web apps + APIs Someone who understands how testing fits into the bigger picture A problem-solver, not just a test executor Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment If you’ve touched automation and want to lean into it more, this is a great place to do it. The package (this is where it stands out) Up to £42k salary 10% annual bonus (consistently paid) 10% employer pension contribution → Realistically a £50k+ package The extras that actually matter 35-hour working week (rare these days) 1 full day per month protected for learning Free parking Showers onsite (ideal if you train before/after work) Regular team socials (good culture, not forced fun) Why this role? Because you’ll: Be trusted to think, not micromanaged Work on real-world, high-usage systems Have time to develop properly (not just squeezed in) Join a team that actually values quality engineering If you’re a tester who wants to step up, get more technical, and have a voice, this is worth a conversation. We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background