QA Analyst Location: This position is hybrid and we have offices in Kent, Cambridgeshire, Manchester, Stoke-On-Trent, Sunderland and Chesterfield. Role Purpose: We are looking for a QA Analyst to test products made by squads to customer and colleague standards. This role involves creating and executing tests to ensure software meets all requirements, functional and non-functional, you would work with squads throughout the development process to ensure quality and defect prevention. Skills needed include attention to detail, communication, and software testing knowledge. Key Responsibilities: Development of test plans, test scenario design, and execution based on requirements. Design, code, execute and maintain automated tests (C# / Selenium) Defect identification, reporting, and resolution with developers. Collaboration with stakeholders to understand and meet product requirements. Emphasize automation while balancing testing methods. Ensure quality aspects for all features. Adhere to QA processes and contribute to agile ceremonies. Conduct exploratory testing and communicate risks effectively. Simplify testing outcomes for others. Define test approach for each feature. Uphold quality principles and data security. About you: Experience of CI/CD software engineer practices. Experienced in software QA, including knowledge of modern testing methodologies and tools. Proficient in agile squads and project teams, with skills in exploratory testing and technical QA such as API and device/browser testing. Familiar with Test Driven approaches (ATDD, BDD, TDD) and functional/non-functional testing. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement. Knowledge of Agile Test Quadrants and Automation Test Pyramid. Effective interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset. Well-versed in waterfall and agile approaches, along with API testing. LI-Hybrid