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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• 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 (Java script, Selenium, JMeter, Appium)

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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…