QA Analyst

Richemont; West Malling; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a QA Analyst, where your expertise in software quality assurance will ensure the delivery of top-notch products. This role offers the chance to work closely with development teams, translating requirements into actionable test cases and performing both manual and automated testing. You'll be at the forefront of maintaining software quality, engaging in feature planning, and mentoring fellow team members. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about quality, this is the perfect opportunity to further your career in a supportive and growth-oriented company.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Dental insurance

Increasing annual leave

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in software quality assurance with a focus on manual and automated testing.
• Proven ability to establish strong working relationships and mentor team members.
• Knowledge of development best practices and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Translate application storyboards into functional test cases and perform testing.
• Monitor project progress and manage bug triage effectively.
• Work closely with the Product team to ensure comprehensive testing.

Skills

Software Quality Assurance

Manual Testing

Automated Testing

UI Testing Frameworks

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Ecommerce Testing

API Automation Testing

Load Testing

Education

ISTQB Certification

Tools

TestCafe

Playwright

Selenium

Node Fetch

Postman

k6

Locust

JMeter

SQL

Jira

Azure DevOps

AWS

Azure

Job description

Since Watchfinder & Co. was first founded in 2002, it has grown to become the premier resource from which to buy and sell premium pre-owned watches. With thousands of watches available from more than 50 brands, including Rolex, Omega, IWC and more, plus boutiques across the UK and a manufacturer certified service centre, Watchfinder has established itself as the top pre-owned watch specialist.

We’re looking for an experienced, highly motivated QA Analyst to help ensure the quality of the software products produced by our growing Technology team, and organisation.

As a QA Analyst within the Development team here at Watchfinder, you will analyse business requirements, define test scripts, execute test scripts, and monitor/manage bugs from testing of new projects and features across Watchfinder products.

We’re looking for an individual who puts quality first and sees the value in a good QA process. You will work closely with the QA Test Lead and the wider development team to understand project requirements to write and perform tests. A problem solver, with an eye for detail and the ability to think of scenarios that others might not. You will own the quality of the user journey from planning phase to the release to the live environment.

Responsibilities:

• Translating application storyboards into functional test cases.
• Performing manual, exploratory & automated testing.
• Assist the Development, Engineering & Product teams within Squads in assessing and improving testability of the applications.
• Work with developers and support personnel to identify defects and raise bugs where appropriate.
• Monitor progress of projects and bug triage.
• Participate in feature planning sessions, release activities, development and project meetings.
• Understanding and maintaining software quality for features built by defining test plans and approaches ensuring comprehensive testing is completed.
• Working closely with the Product team to fully understand the business requirements to ensure test plans are fit for purpose and are fully scoped with timelines for completion.
• Ensure that all documentation such as written test plans and test scripts are all completed.
• Staying abreast with the latest, state-of-the-art testing tools and automation platforms/techniques.
• Ensure delivery of high standards, documentation, and service levels.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience in software quality assurance manual & automated testing.
• Knowledge and working experience of UI testing frameworks - TestCafe, Playwright, Selenium.
• Good team player and able to work on own initiative.
• Proven experience in mentoring other team members.
• Proven ability of establishing strong, effective working relationships at all levels.
• Strong organisation, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong sense of urgency and dedicated work ethic.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and to prioritise under pressure.
• Knowledge of development and quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
• Ability to receive and relay information through written and verbal communication.
• Ability to think outside the box e.g. Edge cases.
• Experience in testing ecommerce platforms.
• Knowledge and working experience of API automation testing frameworks, e.g. Node Fetch, Postman, etc.
• Load testing best practices and frameworks e.g. k6, Locust, JMeter, etc.
• Knowledge of Gherkin or Cucumber syntax.
• Exposure to TypeScript and/or node.js.
• Basic SQL skills.
• Knowledge of SQL, CI/CD pipelines, Jira or Azure DevOps and AWS or Azure platforms would be desirable.
• ISTQB certified.

Why work for Watchfinder?

Firstly, what makes Watchfinder a great place to work is the people! Whether that be within your immediate team or across other areas of the business, there really is a family feel across the whole company.

If personal growth and development is high on your priority list, then Watchfinder is the place for you. We’ve had numerous success stories throughout the business of our staff furthering and developing their careers, proving to be integral contributors to the company.

To be part of this exciting journey, apply now!

Our Benefits & Incentives

As well as a competitive salary we also offer a great benefits package:

• Private healthcare and dental.
• Holiday scheme – Increasing annual leave.