QA Analyst
Job Summary
While the role is primarily manual exposure to automated testingparticularly using Playwrightis highly desirable and youll be encouraged to contribute to or expand automation efforts over time.
Key Responsibilities
* Own end-to-end testing for features from requirement analysis through to release
* Design execute and maintain comprehensive manual test cases and test scenarios
* Perform exploratory regression integration testing with minimal supervision
* Support UAT testing alongside Business Analysts
* Identify prioritize and clearly document defects ensuring effective communication with developers
* Actively participate in sprint ceremonies providing QA input during planning and refinement
* Collaborate with developers and product managers to clarify requirements and define acceptance criteria
* Validate bug fixes and ensure high-quality releases through thorough regression coverage
* Contribute to improving QA processes standards and documentation
* Support and gradually contribute to test automation efforts particularly with Playwright where applicable
* Collaborate and Support other QA team members where needed
Qualifications :
Required Skills & Experience
* 3 years of experience in software quality assurance with a strong focus on manual testing
* Solid understanding of QA principles methodologies and testing types
* Proven ability to independently plan and execute testing activities for features or releases
* Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
* Strong experience writing clear structured test cases and detailed bug reports
* Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g. DevOps Jira)
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Desirable Skills
* Practical experience with Playwright
* Experience with API testing (e.g. Postman or similar tools)
* Basic programming/scripting skills
* Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and how testing fits into them
* Experience contributing to or maintaining automated test suites
Additional Information :
What We Offer
Private medical insurance (BUPA)
6% contributory pension scheme
Hybrid working
Why Join Us
This is a great opportunity to:
Work on complex globally deployed software systems
Make a real impact on product quality in a growing global business
Be part of a friendly close-knit team with a strong culture of collaboration
Develop your skills in both manual and automated testing
Step into a role where automation is actively encouraged and invested in
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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