Quality Assurance Analyst

Osborne Appointments; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing software business in Milton Keynes seeks a Quality Assurance Analyst to enhance software quality and contribute to QA processes. The candidate will develop test plans, participate in user acceptance testing, and identify defects. This full-time role offers a hybrid working pattern and a salary of £35,000 to £45,000, based on experience. Excellent communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset are essential. The company promotes a collaborative culture with opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Influence automation practices

Qualifications

• Interest in software quality and QA best practice.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in test plans and test cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manual test plans and test cases.
• Support user acceptance testing and track defects.
• Contribute to QA processes and propose automation tools.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Technical aptitude

Proficiency in Excel

Job description

Overview

Role: Quality Assurance Analyst
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: Full Time Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (1 hour lunch)
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Working pattern: Hybrid working following successful completion of a 3-month probation

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Quality Assurance Analyst to join our client, a growing software business offering a market-leading online platform. This role would suit a hands-on QA professional with a strong eye for detail, a passion for software quality, and an interest in helping shape QA processes as the business continues to scale.

Who are we?

Our client is a dynamic software provider supporting businesses with the management of company car schemes through an innovative online ordering platform. Their technology enables employers to manage schemes efficiently while giving employees clear insight into the impact of their choices based on individual circumstances.

They are a collaborative and ambitious business where ideas are welcomed, and individuals have the opportunity to make a visible impact.

Benefits

• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing software business
• Exposure to modern QA practices with scope to influence automation
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training, mentoring and development opportunities
• The chance to shape your role as the business grows

Duties of a Quality Assurance Analyst

• Develop, maintain and execute manual test plans and test cases for new and existing software features
• Support and participate in user acceptance testing, working closely with internal teams and clients
• Identify, document and track defects, collaborating with developers to ensure timely resolution
• Provide first-line support for client-reported issues and escalate where required
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, standards and documentation
• Research and propose automation tools and frameworks, with the opportunity to help introduce automated testing as the business evolves
• Assist with general business operations and ad-hoc tasks to support the wider team

What we would like from you

• A proactive and curious mindset with a genuine interest in software quality and QA best practice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach to testing and documentation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn new tools, systems and automation frameworks
• A collaborative team player who enjoys contributing to a growing and supportive business
• Proficiency in Excel for data setup, basic analysis and reporting

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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