Software Test Engineer (Manual) – Limerick HybridDue to continued success, my client is looking for a Software Test Engineer with experience in Manual Testing to join the team. The role will be heavily manual exposure to automation increasing as you progress.*Excellent Benefits*: Bonus, Health Care (you & family), Pension, Share Options, Life Cover, Hybrid working and moreThe Role:Collaborate with development and product teams to understand product functionality and requirements.Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and functional specifications.Perform manual functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing on web, mobile, and desktop applications.Identify, document, and track bugs, defects, and issues through the defect tracking system.Validate fixes and troubleshoot issues in collaboration with the development team.Perform acceptance testing of new features and applications, ensuring they meet high-quality standards.Provide clear and detailed feedback on product quality to ensure continuous improvements.Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and product design meetings.Continuously improve testing processes, standards, and documentation to increase efficiency and effectiveness.Required Skills and Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).2-4+ years of experience in manual software testing or a similar role.Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies.Experience with test management tools such as TestRail, Zephyr, or similar.Familiarity with bug tracking tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or similar.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.Ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive test cases and bug reports.Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.Basic understanding of web and mobile technologies, databases, and APIs.Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.