Graduate Quality Assurance Analyst

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship and training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a meticulous Graduate Quality Assurance Analyst to join our technology team in a hybrid role. You'll work with developers and product managers to ensure bug-free software through testing and quality assurance.

This is an excellent entry point for recent graduates, offering comprehensive training, mentorship, and exposure to functional, regression, and UAT testing across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Understanding of SDLC and testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with Jira and basic test management tools.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Good communication of technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for software applications.
• Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking systems.
• Perform functional, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during testing.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and best practices.

Skills

SDLC concepts

Bug tracking tools

Test management tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

Jira

Test management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking meticulous and detail-oriented Graduate Quality Assurance Analysts to join their technology team in East London . This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates to develop critical skills in software testing and quality assurance. You will work closely with software developers and product managers to ensure the delivery of high-quality, bug-free software products. Our client is invested in fostering new talent through comprehensive training, mentorship, and exposure to various testing methodologies. This is an ideal position for individuals passionate about technology and committed to ensuring product excellence in a collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for software applications.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking systems.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during testing.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira) and test management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Hands-on experience in software quality assurance and testing.
• Mentorship and training from experienced QA professionals in East London .
• Opportunities for career advancement within the QA field.