QA Analyst

Bromford Flagship Livewest; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bromford Flagship Livewest is seeking a QA Analyst to help embed quality across the development lifecycle, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 and cloud platforms. You will execute test plans, automate tests where possible, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a hybrid environment.

The role emphasizes problem solving, continuous improvement, and staying current with testing trends within an Agile framework. Occasional travel to offices may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance or Software Testing.
• Familiar with test automation and automated testing practices.
• Strong defect management and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience testing Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions.
• Experience using CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Experience API testing using Postman.
• Ability to build relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proactive problem solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test plans and test cases based on business and technical requirements.
• Perform testing across web, mobile and API layers.
• Develop, maintain and execute automated and manual tests.
• Identify, document and prioritise defects, working closely with development teams to support resolution.
• Collaborate with developers, product teams and DevOps colleagues to promote a culture of quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across QA practices, tools and processes.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies and testing approaches to help drive innovation and efficiency.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Test automation

Defect management

Dynamics 365 testing

Azure DevOps

API testing

Tools

Postman

Azure DevOps

Job description

Operational requirement: Hybrid working with occasional travel to offices and team meetings as required, Technology is central to how we deliver services for our customers. As a QA Analyst, you'll play a key role in ensuring the systems and solutions our colleagues rely on are robust, reliable and of the highest quality. Working closely with our QA Manager and technology teams, you'll help embed quality throughout the development lifecycle, supporting the delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other cloud-based platforms. Whether you're executing test plans, identifying defects, contributing to automation, or collaborating with developers and product teams, your work will help ensure we deliver great outcomes for our customers and colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving, continuous improvement and working in a collaborative Agile environment.

• Create and execute test plans and test cases based on business and technical requirements
• Perform testing across web, mobile and API layers
• Develop, maintain and execute automated and manual tests
• Identify, document and prioritise defects, working closely with development teams to support resolution
• Collaborate with developers, product teams and DevOps colleagues to promote a culture of quality
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across QA practices, tools and processes
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies and testing approaches to help drive innovation and efficiency
  We're seeking someone who combines strong testing expertise with a collaborative mindset and a passion for quality.

You'll have:

• Experience working within a Quality Assurance or Software Testing function
• Some familiarity with test automation and automated testing practices
• Strong defect management and troubleshooting skills
• Experience testing Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions
• Experience using CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps
• Experience of API testing using tools such as Postman
• The ability to build effective relationships with colleagues across technical and non-technical teams
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

Previous experience working closely with an IT function would be an advantage. It would be great if you also have

• An ISTQB qualification or similar professional QA certification
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Experience of maintaining test automation frameworks
• An interest in emerging technologies, AI and modern software delivery practices