Quality Assurance Analyst

Role: Quality Assurance Analyst
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: Full Time Monday to Friday, 9:30 am 5:30pm (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.

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.

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

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

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

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