Technical QA Analyst

CDS Global are the brand behind world-class brands. We deliver unparalleled technology, payment and data solutions, making us the largest and most strategically aligned full-service provider for media and membership organisations globally.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring our software products meet high-quality standards. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify issues and ensure software meets user requirements.

Quality Assurance and Testing

• Develop and execute test plans and test cases to ensure product quality
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing to identify bugs and usability issues
• Precise in identifying defects in software programs
• Creative and effective approaches to resolving bugs and inefficiencies

Collaboration and Communication

• Work with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and define acceptance criteria
• Participate in team meetings, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, to provide QA updates
• Document and report test results, defects, and quality metrics to stakeholders

Process Improvement

• Identify areas for improvement in QA processes and contribute to team initiatives
• Stay informed about best practices and trends in quality assurance

QUALIFICATIONS / KEY SKILLS

Required Skills and Experience

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience using bug tracking and test management tools
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Understanding/Experience with testing tools, such as Playwright
• Experience with programming languages and databases
• Experience testing APIs using tools like Postman or Swagger
• Strong understanding of software development life cycles, programming languages, and software testing methodologies

 Preferred Skills & Experience

• Understanding of basic programming concepts or experience in writing test scripts
• Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner

 In addition to a great working culture, we offer superb benefits too:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday + Long service
• Workplace Pension with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Programme with access to tools and initiatives
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Onsite gym, shower, games room
• Free Eye Tests
• Insurance Schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Retail Benefit Discounts
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Recommend a Friend Scheme
• Social Activities
• Free Parking
• And more!

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