Junior Quality Assurance Analyst

Kinetic Software; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Quality Assurance Analyst to join their Professional Services team. This role focuses on manual testing of product implementations and bespoke designs, ensuring customer confidence in the products. Ideal for someone eager to improve QA processes and enhance customer experience, this position offers significant opportunities for growth and development. With a supportive team and a commitment to personal development, you will thrive in a culture that values people and their contributions. Join a company that prioritizes a positive work environment and fosters diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

25 days annual holiday allowance

2 wellbeing days a year

Christmas shut-down period

Company contribution to pension

Customisable flexible benefits package

Free breakfast and refreshments

Social activities and events

Charitable work opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in manual testing with a focus on improving QA processes.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive problem-solving attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on software function and usability.
• Review software requirements and create test scenarios.
• Enhance processes to improve testing speed and quality.

Skills

IT architecture and infrastructure knowledge

Mobile/cross-browser testing

SQL knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Organisational skills

Job description

Junior Quality Assurance Analyst

Department: Professional Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Milton Keynes

Compensation: £26,000 - £28,000 / year

Description

We are looking for a Junior Quality Assurance Analyst to join our Professional Services team. The successful candidate will be undertaking manual testing of product implementation and bespoke designs to ensure all the work delivered to customers inspires confidence in our products and ability.

This role would be ideal for someone who has experience in manual testing but also has a keen eye to improve QA process and ultimately enhance the customer experience.

There are significant and exciting technological developments in progress at present, so this is also a role that comes with great future opportunities. You’ll be able to rely on the support and helpfulness of our large team and access our learning and development platform – we encourage people to take control of their own development and we’re proud to have supported many of our team on their journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing tests on software function and usability
• Reviewing software requirements and changes and creating test scenarios
• Analysing test results on database impacts, errors or bugs, and usability
• Working with the development team to articulate and understand issues
• Interacting with internal stakeholders and customers to understand requirements
• Enhancing existing processes and procedures to improve the overall speed and quality of testing
• Other ad-hoc projects as required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Good IT architecture and infrastructure knowledge
• Mobile/cross-browser testing
• SQL knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Determined and well-motivated
• Proactive problem solver
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Benefits

As part of the Kinetic team, you will benefit from:

• Working for an organisation where people and culture genuinely matter
• Excellent training and support with the opportunity for further professional development
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• 25 days annual holiday allowance plus bank holidays off
• 2 wellbeing days a year to rest and recharge
• Christmas shut-down period for a well-deserved break
• Company contribution to pension
• A flexible benefits package, which is customisable by you. You can choose from private health care, life assurance, personal development, cinema tickets, wide range of discounts at retailers and so much more!

Kinetic provides excellent working environments at its offices, including kitchens with free breakfast, tea, coffee, and refreshments. Our social committee organises activities and events throughout the year, and you’ll have the opportunity to do charitable work within the local community.

Kinetic is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.