Quality Assurance Analyst - Cambridge

Worldpay (UK) Limited; Milton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldpay (UK) Limited is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to join Cambridge-based delivery teams. You will contribute to robust, secure fintech software through manual and automated testing, test planning, and risk-based quality assessments across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include designing test plans, executing tests, building automation with Selenium WebDriver and Java, and collaborating with developers, product owners and Scrum masters in Scrum, Kanban or SAFe frameworks.

Qualifications

• Hands-on QA or test automation experience in agile delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of testing principles, planning, estimation and risk-based testing.
• Experience with automation frameworks and building/maintaining tests.
• Ability to work in Scrum/Kanban/SAFe environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan test strategies and test plans for projects and applications.
• Support test planning for agile deliveries within Scrum, Kanban or SAFe.
• Analyse requirements and user stories to derive effective test coverage.
• Execute testing, including manual testing, exploratory testing and automated tests.
• Analyse quality risks and produce defect and test completion reports.
• Create and maintain automated tests and support the automation framework.

Skills

Test Automation

QA

Agile

Exploratory Testing

Risk-based testing

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Java

SQL

UNIX

Job description

Ready to take your career global?Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments.We are looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst to join our Cambridge‑based delivery teams, working on one of the highest‑volume global payment platforms in the world. Our platform processes millions of transactions daily, with a strong emphasis on robustness, security, scalability, and quality engineering excellence.You will be part of a cross‑functional agile team consisting of developers, QA analysts, product owners, and a scrum master. Each team owns its backlog end‑to‑end, from discovery through delivery and post‑live support, operating within Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe frameworks as appropriate.What You Will Be DoingAs a Quality Assurance Analyst, you will contribute to delivering high‑quality software by supporting quality engineering and testing activities, collaborating closely with your team, and building strong technical and domain knowledge. You’ll help test and perfect fintech products that change the way people around the world pay, bank, and invest.You will:Contribute to the design and planning of test plans and test strategies for projects and applicationsSupport test planning activities for agile deliveries, working within Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe teamsAnalyse requirements and user stories to understand risk and derive effective manual and automated test coverageExecute testing thoroughly to assure software quality, including test case execution, exploratory testing, and automated test executionAnalyse and report on quality risks based on manual and automation results, producing defect reports and test completion reportsContribute to release support activitiesCreate automated tests to progress automation work items and enhance the existing test suite (e.g. using Selenium)Support and maintain the test automation framework, contributing to new features, existing functionality, and bug fixesCollaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to resolve issues in a timely manner, keeping progress and risks visibleActively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, recommending quality and process improvements where appropriateWhat You Will NeedPractical experience working in a Quality Assurance or Test Automation role, supporting automated and manual testing activitiesCuriosity – you ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every dayFamiliarity with working in an agile development environment (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe), ideally within complex systemsHands‑on experience with test automation, including creating and maintaining automated tests (e.g. using Selenium WebDriver and Java)A solid understanding of software testing principles, including test planning, estimation, prioritisation, and risk‑based testingExposure to agile testing practices such as BDD, TDD, or similar approachesAbility to analyse requirements and user stories, identifying risks and appropriate test coverageAn understanding of quality management methods, tools and technologies, with a mindset focused on continuous improvementStrong collaboration and communication skillsUNIX and SQL skillsA bachelor’s in computer science, information systems, or other related discipline, or the equivalent experience.Bonus if you haveA keen interest in AI and the ability to use AI tools in your day‑to‑day workExperience working in a global online business, fintech, payments, or other complex industriesAbout the TeamTo learn more about our winning teams, check out our world-class teams that own it every day.What Makes a GlobalpayerWhat makes a Global Player? It’s simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions and finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We’re dynamic — every Globalpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we’re determined, always open to learning, winning, and failing as one.Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.#LI-AB1