QA Test Analyst

Title: QA Test Analyst

Location: Hybrid – Manchester / Leeds - 3 days on site per week, 2 days remote

Salary: £32,000-£38,000

PURPOSE:

The Software Test Engineer will work as part of a dynamic delivery team reporting into the Software Test Lead. In this role, the Software Test Engineer will ensure the quality and reliability of our software by planning, executing, and reporting on testing across a range of projects—from small enhancements to multi-million-pound initiatives. Working closely with cross-functional teams, playing a key role in both manual and automated testing across the full software development lifecycle.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Test Planning & Execution:

Represent QA in both Agile and Waterfall delivery models

Attend Agile Ceremonies, Provide input into test estimates, test approaches, and test completion reports

Create, maintain, and execute manual test cases aligned to project requirements and user stories

Conduct risk-based testing in line with the overall test strategy

Define and input test data into the test environment ensuring accuracy of data before use.

Participation in Analysis / Design Review/Solution Design meetings for gathering information for future testing phases

Work closely with all areas of the business to complete testing on behalf of Internal, External Customers.

Support test activities post-implementation and during warranty periods

Communicate progress to all interested parties within the agreed timescales.

Quality Assurance & Governance:

Ensure functional and non-functional testing meets both business and technical quality standards

Adhere to test governance and use of approved tools (e.g., Browserstack for test case management, JIRA for defect tracking)

Own defect management: logging, tracking, prioritising, and retesting

Participate in reviews of requirements, design, and analysis documentation

Tooling & Automation:

Identify manual test cases suitable for automation and collaborate with the automation team

Maintain subject matter expertise in Browserstack, Postman, and other core testing tools, supporting colleagues with full system usage

Conduct performance, load testing and support the testing of any other non-functional requirements

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration:

Identify enhancements to testing processes, tooling and standards

Collaborate with internal teams and third parties (e.g., executing brokers, service pr software providers) to ensure quality outcomes

Contribute to cross-squad or breakaway squad initiatives as required

Support internal compliance by ensuring adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., FCA)

CAPABILITIES:

Testing Expertise:

Demonstratable experience of manual testing & software delivery methodologies

Demonstratable experience of test strategies, planning, scripting, execution, and reporting

Familiarity with test automation principles and tools (Javascript, Selenium, JMeter, Appium)

Technical Proficiency:

Proficient using test tools such as JIRA, Browserstsack, Confluence, Postman

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Basic understanding of systems architecture

Demonstratable experience of the software development lifecycle

Collaboration & Communication:

Confident communicator across technical and non-technical audiences

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Team player with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Industry Knowledge:

Understanding of financial products and services, especially investment and execution-only stockbroking

Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FCA) and operational risk management

Understand current and emerging IT technologies

Requirements

Resilient under pressure and ability to manage conflicting demands

Ability to prioritise effectively and be committed to the implementation of a project

Ability to set an example of professionalism through personal attitude

Offering a flexible approach to working

ISTQB/ISEB certified (Foundation or Advanced level)

Extensive Testing experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodolgies

Background in the Financial Services industry

Experience of Web and Mobile testing

Proven experience managing testing across small and large-scale projects

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Desirable:

Web technologies (especially Java platforms)

Mobile application testing

IBM iSeries/AS400, DB2, RPG

Experience with performance and non-functional testing tools

CI/CD & DevOps: Familiarity with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes.

Cloud & Microservices: Understanding of AWS, GCP, Azure, containerised testing.

Benefits

Group Personal Pension Plan – 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution

Life Assurance and Group Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance – Provided by Bupa

25 Days Annual Leave, plus bank holidays

Staff Discounts on our investment products

Personal & Well-being Fund – Supporting your physical and mental wellness

Retail Discounts – Savings at a wide range of high street and online retailers

Voluntary Flexible Benefits – Tailor your benefits to suit your lifestyle

Please Note: We will do our utmost efforts to respond to all applicants. However, due to the high volume of applications we're currently receiving, if you haven't been contacted within 30 days of application, please consider unsuccessful.

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