Staines, United Kingdom | Posted on 29/01/2025
Scrumconnect Consulting is a leading [industry] company focused on delivering high-quality software solutions. We are seeking a QA Tester with Business Analysis experience who can not only ensure software quality but also contribute to requirements gathering and user story creation. This hybrid role is ideal for someone with a strong background in QA testing who also has a keen eye for business requirements and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance (80%)
* Develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases to ensure software quality.
* Perform functional, regression, integration, performance, and UAT testing across web and mobile applications.
* Identify, document, and track defects using tools like JIRA, TestRail, or Azure DevOps.
* Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to resolve issues and improve software quality.
* Ensure adherence to best testing practices, test automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.
* Work on API testing using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools.
Business Analysis (20%)
* Work closely with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements.
* Write user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows to clearly define project scope.
* Assist in backlog grooming and sprint planning by refining user stories and validating requirements.
* Facilitate discussions between QA, development, and business teams to ensure alignment.
* Participate in impact analysis, risk assessment, and change management activities.
Required Skills & Experience
* 5+ years of QA Testing experience, with a focus on manual and automation testing.
* Experience in writing and executing test plans, test cases, and defect reports.
* Proficiency in test automation frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
* Strong knowledge of SQL for data validation and backend testing.
* Experience with API testing using Postman, SOAP UI, or REST Assured.
* Understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum, and working in sprint-based development.
* 1+ years of Business Analysis experience, including writing user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
* Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools for tracking and managing work.
Nice to Have
* Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
* Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Knowledge of security testing principles.
* ISTQB or Business Analysis certification (CBAP, CCBA) is a plus.
Why Join Us?
* Work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
* Opportunity to grow in both QA Testing and Business Analysis domains.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Exposure to cutting-edge technology and challenging projects.
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