Hybrid working – 2 days per week in Doncaster – 3 days from home
£55K-£60K + 6% pension & private medical
Key Responsibilities of a Lead QA Analyst:
* Lead QA Initiatives:
o Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test strategies, plans, and scripts.
o Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
o Coordinate with development and product teams to ensure alignment on testing priorities and deliverables.
* Understanding of Functional Requirements:
o Collaborate with product managers and business analysts to thoroughly understand functional requirements and acceptance criteria.
o Ensure test cases comprehensively cover all functional requirements and user stories.
o Provide feedback on requirements and designs to ensure testability and completeness.
* Automated Testing:
o Design and develop automated test frameworks and test cases for functional, regression, and performance testing.
o Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure rapid and reliable delivery of software.
o Monitor and analyse test results, providing actionable insights to the development team.
* DevOps Integration:
o Collaborate with the DevOps team to enhance and maintain the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring seamless integration of automated tests.
o Implement and maintain QA tools and infrastructure to support automated testing and continuous delivery.
o Ensure the QA process aligns with DevOps best practices, focusing on efficiency and scalability.
* API Testing:
o Develop and execute API tests to validate the functionality, reliability, and performance of backend services.
o Use tools like Postman, Swagger, or similar to automate API testing.
o Work with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during testing.
* Agile Development:
o Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
o Collaborate closely with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to define clear acceptance criteria and ensure thorough test coverage.
o Adapt QA processes to fit the iterative nature of Agile development, focusing on continuous improvement and rapid delivery.
* Quality Metrics and Reporting:
o Define and track key quality metrics to measure the effectiveness of QA processes.
o Provide regular reports and updates on testing progress, coverage, and results to stakeholders.
o Conduct root cause analysis on defects, working closely with development teams to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
Skills and Experience of a Lead QA Analyst:
* Experience in quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
* Strong background in automated testing and test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG).
* Experience advantageous with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
* Extensive experience in API testing and automation (e.g., Postman, SoapUI, REST Assured).
* Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile environments.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
* Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
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