QA Manual Software Tester

Recite Me Ltd.; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accessibility software company in Gateshead is seeking an experienced QA Manual Software Tester to ensure the delivery of a quality, bug-free product. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of manual testing experience and strong skills in creating test cases and identifying bugs. You will work in a hybrid model, enjoying a flexible start time, annual leave, and various benefits including private healthcare and a pension.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in office / 2 days remote)

Flexible start time

2-week workcation each year

On-site parking

Private healthcare plan

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Quality Assurance focusing on manual testing.
• Experience executing Sanity, Regression, Functional, and Exploratory testing.
• Proficient in writing UACs and test cases.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, design, and execution of manual test cases.
• Collaborate with the Head of Testing to prepare test plans.
• Lead manual testing efforts to ensure product quality.

Skills

Manual testing experience

Bug identification skills

Effective communication

JIRA experience

Test case writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

JIRA

Job description

Overview

QA Manual Software Tester - Permanent - Full Time - Hybrid. Recite Me is the leading provider of cloud accessibility and digital inclusion software. We are looking for a manual QA Tester to work with the Head of Testing to identify defects and help deliver a quality, bug-free product. The role will involve manual testing primarily before and after releases, writing test criteria to guide product feature specifications, and providing feedback on UX and usability improvements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, design, and execution of manual test cases across web and mobile
• Collaborate with the Head of Testing to prepare test plans, create and execute test cases, monitor bugs, and re-test fixes
• Ensure User Stories have well-documented User Acceptance Criteria by working with product owners and designers as required
• Plan and coordinate all testing cycles (functional, system, and business scenario-based testing) to ensure proper coverage and reduce redundancy
• Lead manual testing efforts and provide insights to ensure product quality
• Contribute to automation planning and assist with automation initiatives where opportunities arise
• Maintain awareness of a portfolio of evolving products at different maturity stages and provide feedback for continuous improvement
• Participate in release meetings, post-live testing, and quality sign-offs
• Validate application behavior against business requirements and acceptance criteria

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Quality Assurance with a strong focus on manual testing and writing UACs and test cases
• Ability to create diverse test scenarios for specific functionality
• 2–3 years of experience with JIRA and dashboard preparation
• 4+ years of experience testing web and mobile applications
• Strong bug identification skills, excellent communication, and ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Independent, proactive, and collaborative attitude
• Experience in writing clear bug reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience executing Sanity, Regression, Functional, and Exploratory testing
• Willingness to contribute to test automation in a supportive capacity
• Experience following both Waterfall and Agile methodologies

Nice to have

• ISTQB Foundation Level certification
• Basic understanding of test automation frameworks and experience writing or maintaining automated scripts

Experience & Qualifications

• Manual testing process: 4+ years (Required)
• Waterfall and Agile methodology experience: 2+ years (Required)
• Any Bachelor’s degree

Benefits

• Hybrid working (3 days in office / 2 days remote)
• Flexible start time
• 2-week workcation each year
• On-site parking
• Great culture and working environment with views of Newcastle Quayside
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Death in Service
• Private healthcare plan
• Genuine meritocracy
• Active social scene

Location & Employment

• Wide Open, England, United Kingdom (Occasional postings in Newcastle/Gateshead area)
• Full-time