Manual Software Tester

TL;DR

Manual Software Tester (EdTech): Ensuring the quality of assessment authoring and item banking solutions with an accent on functional, exploratory, and regression testing. Focus on collaborating within cross-functional agile pods to identify risks, validate user stories, and maintain system stability during a scale-up phase.

Location: Hybrid, with a requirement to travel to the Bristol office one day every three weeks.

Salary: £41,100 – £47,800 (depending on region).

hirify.global is the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, marking over 10 million exam papers annually.

What you will do

• Review user stories and acceptance criteria to provide early feedback and prevent issues.
• Perform functional, exploratory, and regression testing to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Investigate and report bugs with clear reproduction steps and supporting evidence.
• Collaborate with developers, automation testers, and business analysts in a cross-functional pod.
• Use database queries to validate data and support testing activities.
• Participate in agile ceremonies including stand-ups, retrospectives, and refinement sessions.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in manual software testing within an agile environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for investigating complex system behavior.
• Ability to assess risk, dependencies, and edge cases effectively.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience collaborating within cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Ability to validate data using database query tools.
• Interest in test automation or broader quality engineering practices.
• Experience contributing to the continuous improvement of testing processes.

Culture & Benefits

• 35-hour working week with flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
• 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30, plus Christmas closure days.
• Excellent pension scheme with up to 11.5% employer contribution.
• Supportive team environment focused on continuous learning and improvement.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.