Quality Assurance Assistant

Propel Holdings UK Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

25 days holidays

Growth opportunities

Strong culture

Innovation culture

Job summary

Propel is hiring a Salesforce QA in Nottingham to support testing across the Salesforce platform within the IT Delivery Team. The role focuses on executing test activities, logging defects, and embedding QA practices in a fast-paced, regulated finance environment.

You will work under the QA Lead, contribute to test plans, and assist with automated testing as the capability grows, ensuring solutions are reliable and compliant before reaching customers.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• ISTQB Foundation Level or equivalent testing qualification.
• Experience in software testing (manual or automated), preferably Salesforce or cloud platforms.
• Strong attention to detail with clear written and verbal communication for documenting tests and defects.
• Proactive, eager-to-learn attitude with ability to manage workload and collaborate in a team.
• Exposure to Salesforce (Sales, Service, or Experience Cloud) in financial services.
• Salesforce certification (or working towards it) or other Salesforce certifications.
• Test management tools: Test Rail, Zephyr, Xray.
• ACCELQ or similar test automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual test cases and scenarios for Salesforce features and fixes following QA plans.
• Assist in creating and maintaining test plans, cases, and scripts for Salesforce platform and digital journeys.
• Identify, log and track defects, verify fixes, and perform regression testing with developers.
• Help build and run automated tests as QA automation capability grows.
• Maintain test documentation and quality metrics including test results and defect reports.
• Help improve QA standards, processes and best practices in an Agile environment.
• Support UAT activities and training workshops for stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Proactive learner

Team collaboration

Salesforce exposure

Financial services domain exposure

Education

Degree in computer science / IT / Business Management or equivalent

ISTQB Foundation Level certification

Tools

Test Rail

Zephyr

Xray

ACCELQ

Job description

Quality Assurance Assistant

Locations

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Nottingham, GB NG23DQ, GBR

• Hybrid
• Travel Required : Yes
• Technology
• Full-Time

Description

About Us:

Propel (TSX: PRL) is the fintech company building a new world of financial opportunity by facilitating access to credit for consumers underserved by traditional financial institutions. Through its AI-driven platform, Propel evaluates customers in a more comprehensive way than traditional credit scores can. Our revolutionary fintech platform has already helped consumers access over one million loans and lines of credit and over one billion dollars in credit.

To build a new world of opportunity we bring together the brightest talent to help us build opportunities. We are entrepreneurs and believe in measuring success through results and growing within; talent and hard work never goes unnoticed. At Propel, we are here to change the way employees, customers and shareholders succeed together.

We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, who foster curiosity and growth in our employees. Our culture is why we have been so successful and why our employees choose Propel to build their careers.

Join us as we change the way employees, customers and shareholders succeed together.

Purpose:

The Salesforce QA supports the testing and quality assurance function within the IT Delivery Team, helping to ensure that all solutions delivered across the Salesforce platform are reliable, perform well, and meet compliance requirements.

Working under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Lead, the role focuses on executing test activities, recording and tracking defects, and helping to embed good quality practices throughout the delivery lifecycle. Working closely with the QA Lead, developers, and the wider Delivery and Projects teams, the Salesforce QA plays a hands-on role in testing new features, enhancements, and fixes before they reach our customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their QA and Salesforce expertise within a fast-paced, Agile environment in a regulated finance setting. In short, the Salesforce QA helps make sure that what gets built works as intended, while developing the skills, processes, and tools needed to support the platform as it continues to grow.

Key responsibilities include

• Execute manual test cases and scenarios for new Salesforce features, enhancements, and bug fixes, following test plans set by the QA Lead
• Support the creation and maintenance of test plans, test cases, and test scripts for our Salesforce platform and custom-built digital journeys
• Identify, log, and track defects clearly and accurately, working with developers to verify fixes and carry out regression testing
• Assist with building and running automated tests as the QA function’s automation capability grows
• Maintain accurate test documentation, including test results, defect reports, and quality metrics
• Follow and help improve QA standards, processes, and best practices in a fast-paced Agile environment
• Support UAT activities and training workshops, helping stakeholders test and understand new solutions

Skills and attributes required

• Degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification or similar testing qualification.
• Experience of software testing (manual or automated), ideally on Salesforce or other cloud platforms.
• Strong attention to detail, with clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting test cases and defects.
• A proactive, eager-to-learn attitude, with the ability to manage your own workload and work collaboratively within a team.
• Exposure to Salesforce (Sales, Service, or Experience Cloud), ideally within financial services.
• Salesforce Administrator certification (or working towards it) or other Salesforce certifications
• Test Management tool i.e. Test Rail, Zephyr, Xray
• ACCELQ test automation experience or similar

Benefits to Joining Propel:

• Pension
• 25 days holidays, increasing by 1 day per year (up to 30)
• Growth and opportunity – we pride ourselves on promoting from within
• Incredible company culture
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Our Culture:

Propel brings together the brightest talent to build opportunities. We are entrepreneurs who measure success through results and growth from within; talent and hard work never go unnoticed. Our team fosters curiosity and growth.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

Our organisation is made up of brilliant people. Each of us is unique, whether in terms of our background, personal characteristics, experience, skills or motivations. And we value our people for the differences they bring to the table. These differences - this diversity is powerful.

Fostering an inclusive culture helps each of us to benefit from a wider range of these different perspectives, experiences and skills. We believe that this creates a happier, more productive working environment for us all.