QA Analyst

Product Pulse; Cramlington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is looking for a proactive QA Analyst to ensure product quality through testing. This role involves collaborating with software developers and conducting both manual and automated testing. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills, experience in Agile environments, and the ability to write clear test plans. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Perkbox subscription

25 days holiday

Discretionary working days off

Flexible working schedule

Early finish Fridays

Competitive Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience collaborating closely with software development teams in Agile or cross-functional settings.
• Proven working experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• Experience writing clear and comprehensive test plans and test cases.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with QA Lead to define effective testing strategies.
• Execute test plans to validate product releases.
• Document and track quality issues clearly.
• Coordinate with beta testing teams for feedback.
• Manage Jira boards and execute QA tickets.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Agile collaboration

Software testing experience

QA methodologies knowledge

Tools

Jira

Automated testing frameworks

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented QA Analyst to join our team. You’ll be embedded within our cross-functional Squad teams, operating within a scrum framework, and contributing directly to upcoming features and projects. This role involves close collaboration with developers across iOS, Android, and web clients, as well as our server and design teams, ensuring a seamless and high-quality user experience across all platforms.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring our products are reliable, performant, and ready for release, contributing to both manual and automated testing processes. We’ll need someone who can liaise with a variety of stakeholders, not just testing with a functional mindset but expecting you to take into consideration the usability and user experience of the feature.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with QA Lead to ensure a unified and effective testing strategy across all engineering initiatives.
• Execute comprehensive test plans to validate product releases and uphold reliability standards.
• Identify, document, and track quality issues with precision and clarity.
• Partner with software developers and QA analysts to devise practical solutions to testing challenges.
• Reproduce, verify, and track product issues, including regression testing of bug fixes.
• Manage and monitor active Jira boards, executing QA tickets and transitioning them appropriately through workflow stages.
• Coordinate with external beta testing teams to gather actionable feedback.
• Generate and maintain bug reports based on the latest test builds.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to documentation and reporting.
• Experience collaborating closely with software development teams in an Agile or cross-functional setting.
• Have proven working experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of software QA methodologies and processes.
• Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with mobile games testing or gaming user experience within a QA environment.
• Proficient in programming with JavaScript, particularly for test automation purposes.
• Background in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks.

What We’ll Give You In Return

• Highly competitive salary
• Perkbox subscription
• 25 days holiday with increases for long-term service
• Discretionary working days off between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working – minimum 2 days in the office (as determined by Chapter Lead)
• Early finish Fridays
• Competitive Pension scheme

From time to time, there may be some travel to the London office. As a minimum, the candidate must be in-office for 2 days a week, aligned to the rest of the Engineering team.

About WOLF Qanawat

WOLF Qanawat’s mission is to bring the magic of audio entertainment communities to the MENA region – uniting people in discovery, entertainment, and belonging.

We bring together a lively and interactive community of programs and shows producers, hosts, radio presenters, singers, poets, comedians, musicians, DJs, and fans. We have stunning stages across thousands of different channels hosting live and interactive audio programs and shows, as well as gatherings and socialising. Entertainment is how we stand out, built on a foundation of friendship, community, and supporting emerging talent.

WOLF Channels are a place where everyone can be their true self, and it’s no different working here. At WOLF, everyone is appreciated equally for being themselves. We’re creating a work environment that is truly representative of our diverse society, where every colleague feels respected and is able to give their best when at work. And when we have happy employees, we can then deliver the best experience to our users.

WOLF is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination where it may exist. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give their best when at work.