QA Analyst

Riverside Group; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Group seeks a QA Analyst to provide an effective testing service for IT projects. The role involves coordinating test execution, developing strategies, and ensuring compliance with standards. You'll benefit from flexible working, competitive pay, and a commitment to personal development.

Benefits

Competitive pay & generous pension

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Investment in your learning and personal development

Wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of system and integration test execution.
• In-depth knowledge of industry testing standards.
• Understanding of usability and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate testing analysis and execution for all assigned projects.
• Develop end-to-end test strategies and plans.
• Create test strategies and reports to meet requirements.

Skills

Testing standards and controls

User experience advocacy

Usability and accessibility understanding

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Job Title: QA Analyst

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 6 months

Salary: GBP42,479.42 (GBP46,785.07 after 12 months of successful performance)

Working Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Location: Liverpool - Hybrid working

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. Riverside recruits based on potential, not just skills and experience, so we encourage applications even if you don't meet all essential criteria.

The difference you will make as a QA Analyst

You will provide an effective end-to-end test service to ensure solutions meet required specifications for all IT and cross-cutting business change projects, coordinating testing analysis, preparation, execution, and reporting.

About you

• Experience of system and integration test execution.
• In-depth knowledge of industry testing standards and controls.
• Understanding and appreciation of good user experience and the importance of being the users' advocate.
• Good understanding of usability and accessibility of applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with a structured project lifecycle, including knowledge of associated tools and techniques.

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've revitalised neighbourhoods and supported communities by providing homes. We have over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK, working in areas from homelessness services to social care, employment support, and retirement living.

Working with us, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options
• Investment in your learning, personal development, and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside

We value diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and guarantees interviews for applicants with disabilities who meet minimum role requirements. We also operate an Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme for ethnically diverse applicants meeting the minimum criteria.

Applications may close early, so apply promptly.

Role Responsibilities

1. Coordinate testing analysis, preparation, execution, and reporting for all assigned projects, including providing time and cost estimates.
2. Develop end-to-end test strategies and plans, considering industry-standard test phases.
3. Maintain knowledge of industry standards and best practices to select appropriate testing approaches.
4. Create test strategies, scenarios, cases, environment specifications, defect approaches, and reports to ensure solutions meet all requirements.
5. Collaborate with stakeholders, including UAT teams, to ensure effective testing.
6. Develop manual and automated test cases to verify functional and non-functional requirements.
7. Implement and maintain automated test suites for continuous integration.
8. Execute tests, identify and resolve critical defects.
9. Produce concise test reports, metrics, and status updates for stakeholders, including Test Completion Reports.
10. Participate in governance forums, presenting updates and information.
11. Identify and manage project risks and issues.
12. Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.
13. Respond flexibly to work priority changes and support operational needs.
14. Ensure compliance with information security and data protection policies.