The QA Automation Analyst role holds responsibility for utilising an appropriate testing methodology, analysing testing requirements as the basis for developing testing scripts / scenarios for a test level to be executed on a project and working in conjunction with the application development effort, as per specifications, on time and within budget within an Agile environment.
What that means day to day
What you’ll need to be successful
- Technical expertise in ensuring the delivery of intuitive, high quality and error free code in relevant language / platform.
- Reviewing requirements and design documents to determine testing effort required.
- Understanding of all testing phases for software delivery life cycle
- Production of overall test strategies and test plans.
- Managing the integration testing of releases, reporting progress using appropriate test metrics.
- Design testing scenarios and test cases that will demonstrate conformance to all functional and non-functional requirements.
- Execute tasks related to the production of the test plans, test cases, test scripts and test data.
- Analyse the results of the testing process and recommend solutions.
- Define, identify, collect and organise detailed information relating to testing requirements.
- Interact with the project team to gain an understanding of the business environment, technical context, and conformance criteria.
- Stay current on established tools, techniques, and technologies.
- Maintain security, integrity, and business continuity controls and documents.
- To participate in the constant development of providing a quality service to our clients.
Essential
Systems testing dynamic applications across web, mobile.Experience of automating test cases using Cypress, Selenium or similarExperience of planning and preparation of testing activitiesExperience of development of test specificationsUnderstanding of BDDUnderstanding of software development in an Agile contextUnderstanding of planning tools such as JIRA, and associated Agile Software processExperience with test planning software, for example Test RailCompetent with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Good organisational skillsProvision of recommendations based on test result analysisAnalytical and logical mindKeen eye for detailAbility to prioritise and work within deadlinesAbility to work under pressureSelf-motivatedDesirable
What you’ll get in return
Knowledge of how to build an automation framework from scratchUnderstanding of CI / CD and where / how testing fits into pipelines. Experience with tools like Azure or GitHubSource control management and associated tools, such as GITExperience of D365Knowledge of non-functional testing for example accessibility, performance and availability and tools to assist with non-functional testing i.e. JMeterRunning UAT sessionsISTQB FoundationBachelor’s in computer engineeringAbility to investigate and recommend appropriate toolsFOR THE HERE AND NOW – We provide a mature and flexible ‘work your way’ culture, generous holiday allowance, a ‘giving day’ to give back to others, enhanced family friendly leave (regardless of gender), an employee assistance programme, 24-hour online GP, gym discounts, cover for a variety of healthcare, dental, optical and wellbeing treatments / services, a cycle to work scheme and paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell.
FOR FUN – You spend a significant percentage of your time with your colleagues (and what a great bunch of people they are!) and it’s important to us that everyone contributes to an environment that is positive and full of laughs. We’ve always got something going on, from charity events and competitions to recognition events and awards and we encourage our teams to get involved and have fun along the way.