QA Test Analyst
16 days ago
£40000–£45000 yearly
Full-time
Worcester Park
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented QA Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in software testing techniques, QA methodologies, and an in-depth understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of web and mobile applications within an AWS environment, working closely with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to deliver high-quality IT delivery projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Apply various software test techniques and QA methodologies to validate applications.
Understand and support the entire software development life cycle and associated processes.
Perform comprehensive testing for web and mobile applications hosted in AWS environments.
Collaborate in an agile setting, contributing to finalizing user stories, acceptance criteria, test plans, test scripts, and defect management approaches.
Design and create robust test scenarios, test cases, and test data sets for use in manual, exploratory, and automated testing.
Participate in requirement gathering, test preparation, and execution for major application integrations and/or product releases.
Demonstrate a proven QA track record in high-volume environments.
Execute test scripts, review results, and manage defect resolution to ensure application quality.
Work with end-users during UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and create UAT test data.
Provide strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
Effectively communicate with stakeholders through strong written and oral communication skills.
Qualifications and Skills:
Proven experience in software testing and QA methodologies.
Solid understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and QA lifecycle.
Experience in testing web and mobile applications in AWS environments.
Hands-on experience working in agile environments with a focus on user story finalization and acceptance criteria.
Expertise in designing test plans, scripts, and defect management processes.
Experience in requirement gathering and managing test preparations and executions for large-scale integrations or product releases.
Strong analytical skills and a systematic approach to problem-solving.
Proficiency in exploratory, manual, and automated testing techniques.
Familiarity with UAT processes and working collaboratively with end-users.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with automation testing tools.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
Certification in software testing or QA (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE).