QA Tester

QA tester near Wigan, UK; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing software solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Test Analyst to join their expanding QA Team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in testing environments and be proficient in SQL and API testing. Responsibilities include understanding requirements, designing tests, and collaborating with teams for quality delivery. The position offers benefits such as private medical insurance and work from home options. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute in a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Free parking

Private medical insurance

Profit sharing

Sick pay

Work from home

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a professional testing environment.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools like Postman.

Responsibilities

• Understand business functional and technical requirements and define test conditions.
• Design and execute functional tests across UI, APIs, and databases.
• Log defects clearly and promptly for easy reproduction and fixing.

Skills

Software testing methodologies

SQL proficiency

API testing tools

Front-end testing

Back-end testing

Education

ISTQB Software Testing Foundation qualification

Tools

Azure Cosmos DB

Postman

Job description

Job Description

Test AnalystHybrid in Warrington

Are you a Test Analyst looking to join a rapidly growing SaaS business supplying data‑focused software solutions to help them strengthen their software development processes and deliver quality products efficiently

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a longstanding client of Candours who has had exceptional growth over the past few years. They have built a fantastic working culture and are looking to continue growing their QA Team.

If you are confident in voicing your ideas and contributing to the team this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

• Understand business functional and technical requirements and define test conditions.
• Design and execute functional tests across UI APIs databases and third‑party systems including data setup and evidence capture.
• Contribute to solution design and delivery to achieve the best customer outcomes.
• Log defects clearly and promptly so they can be easily reproduced and fixed.
• Identify manage and mitigate testing risks.
• Support end users by managing tickets investigating issues and identifying root causes in UAT and production.
• Perform exploratory testing and analyse logs and system behaviour to diagnose issues.
• Collaborate with developers analysts and operations teams to ensure smooth software delivery.

Required:

• Minimum 3 years experience in a professional testing environment.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies tools and processes.
• Experience of both front‑end and back‑end testing.
• Proficiency in SQL
• Experience with Azure Cosmos DB including querying JSON data.
• Hands-on experience with Postman or similar tools for API testing.

Nice to have:

• ISTQB Software Testing Foundation qualification.
• Familiarity Core/Standard or JavaScript‑based front‑end frameworks.
• Experience working in a microservices environment.
• Experience with automation testing.

Extra Benefits:

• Free parking
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Interviews taking place next week so dont miss out!

*Must have right to work in the UK*

Test AnalystHybrid in Warrington