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.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

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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Company
CDS Global
Location
MARKET HARBOROUGH, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£45000/annum
Posted
Company
CDS Global
Location
MARKET HARBOROUGH, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£45000/annum
Posted