Hybrid Test Analyst: Automation & QA Expert

Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-share bonus

Flexible family benefits

Free meals & snacks

Product discounts

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Extra holidays

Pension & life cover

Job summary

Bettys & Taylors Group in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Test Analyst to join our Group Technology and Digital function on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead test analysis, planning, execution, and reporting with a strong focus on test automation.

Working with Developers, Test Leads and stakeholders, you will ensure solutions are thoroughly tested, fit for purpose, and delivered to a high standard.

Qualifications

• ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) certification required.
• Significant experience in software testing and QA practices.
• Proven experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
• Experience in UI and API test automation.
• Familiarity with low-code automation tools (Virtuoso, Leapwork, TestComplete).
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support adoption of test automation within projects.
• Plan, design, and execute manual and automated testing.
• Collaborate with developers and project teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Create and maintain test plans, scripts, and regression test suites.
• Execute testing activities, track progress, and report outcomes clearly.
• Identify, log, and manage defects, working with teams to resolve issues.
• Support SMEs and stakeholders with testing best practice and guidance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, tools, and standards.
• Produce high-quality test documentation and test exit reports.
• Work with internal teams and third parties to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Skills

Software testing

QA practices

Test automation

UI test automation

Low-code automation tools

SDLC

Technical projects

Test scripts and docs

Analytical skills

Communication

Jira & DevOps

Education

ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL)

Tools

Jira

DevOps

Test management tools

Job description

Bettys & Taylors Group in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Test Analyst to join our Group Technology and Digital function on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead test analysis, planning, execution, and reporting with a strong focus on test automation.

Working with Developers, Test Leads and stakeholders, you will ensure solutions are thoroughly tested, fit for purpose, and delivered to a high standard.