QA Analyst

Spait Infotech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Spait Infotech is seeking a QA Tester to analyze requirements and design comprehensive test scenarios. You will create and maintain test plans, execute tests, and document results across functional, regression, and user acceptance testing.

You will log defects using Jira/Azure DevOps, collaborate with developers and product owners, and contribute to improving QA processes. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in software QA or manual testing.
• Strong understanding of software testing concepts, SDLC, and STLC.
• Experience in creating and executing test cases.
• Familiarity with defect-tracking and test-management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and database testing.
• Basic understanding of API testing is preferred.
• Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business and technical requirements to identify test scenarios.
• Create, review, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test data.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and UAT testing.
• Execute manual test cases and document test results.
• Identify, log, track, and verify defects using tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and other stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Participate in requirement discussions, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Perform root-cause analysis for recurring defects and quality issues.
• Ensure software releases meet defined quality standards and acceptance criteria.
• Support API and test automation activities when required.
• Prepare QA status reports and communicate testing progress, risks, and issues.
• Contribute to improving QA processes, test coverage, and testing methodologies.

Skills

Test planning

Test case execution

Defect tracking

Agile/Scrum

SQL basics

API testing basics

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

• Analyze business and technical requirements to identify test scenarios.
• Create, review, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test data.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and UAT testing.
• Execute manual test cases and document test results.
• Identify, log, track, and verify defects using tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and other stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Participate in requirement discussions, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Perform root-cause analysis for recurring defects and quality issues.
• Ensure software releases meet defined quality standards and acceptance criteria.
• Support API and test automation activities when required.
• Prepare QA status reports and communicate testing progress, risks, and issues.
• Contribute to improving QA processes, test coverage, and testing methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in software QA or manual testing.
• Strong understanding of software testing concepts, SDLC, and STLC.
• Experience in creating and executing test cases.
• Familiarity with defect-tracking and test-management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and database testing.
• Basic understanding of API testing is preferred.
• Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a team.