QA Analyst

Addition Solutions Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced QA professional to ensure quality in financial systems. You will analyze requirements, shape testing approaches, and identify automation opportunities. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in QA, solid knowledge of testing methodologies, and familiarity with tools like SQL and Jira. This role offers a competitive package in a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in QA, ideally within financial systems.
• Solid knowledge of testing methodologies and risk-based testing.
• Strong background in requirements validation, test environments and data management.

Responsibilities

• Analyse requirements, designs, and architecture with a quality lens.
• Shape testing approaches in collaboration with QA Leads and project teams.
• Identify opportunities for automation and improvements to QA processes.

Skills

QA experience

Testing methodologies

SQL

Analytical skills

Jira

Education

ISTQB or equivalent certification

Tools

SQL

Putty

Postman

Windows

Unix environments

Jira

TestRail

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Be part of a transformation that’s reshaping one of the UK’s most recognised brands. This is a chance to play a pivotal role in building smarter, safer, and more efficient systems that support a cause that gives back billions.

Role Overview

• Location: Hertfordshire (3 days per week in office)
• Package: Competitive + benefits
• Industry: Technology / Financial Services

What You’ll Be Doing

• Analyse requirements, designs and architecture with a quality lens and give clear feedback.
• Shape testing approaches in collaboration with QA Leads and project teams.
• Identify opportunities for automation and improvements to QA processes.
• Carry out test analysis, design and execution, logging defects and reporting progress.
• Support QA Leads and share specialist knowledge with the wider team.
• Ensure compliance with QA processes and contribute to tooling research.
• Build strong domain knowledge across complex financial and gaming systems.

Main Skills Needed

• At least 2 years’ experience in QA, ideally within financial systems.
• Solid knowledge of testing methodologies and risk-based testing.
• Hands-on with SQL, Putty, Postman, Windows and Unix environments.
• Confident using Jira, TestRail, Confluence (or similar).
• Strong background in requirements validation, test environments and data management.
• ISTQB or equivalent certification preferred.
• Excellent communicator with sharp analytical and problem-solving skills.

What’s in It for You

• Work on projects that directly impact funds for good causes across the UK.
• A collaborative environment where your input shapes testing practices.
• Blend of independence on smaller projects and teamwork on large-scale programmes.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages people to bring their best selves.

Call to Action

Think it could be a fit? We’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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