Software QA Analyst

IntaPeople are actively exclusively recruiting for an established fast-growing Professional Services Client who are set up in Central Cardiff. They are a specialist within their field and are heavily investing into their technology stack to improve market presence and customer product offering.

You will be involved in working on new & existing projects whilst enhancing and testing current systems for R&D. Working closely alongside the development team to provide solutions and thorough test strategies for their web-based applications. This role will primarily focus on shaping and enhancing our testing processes while working on meaningful projects that make a difference.

We are looking to recruit two Software Test Analysts to join this team, so we are open to speaking with several candidates with 3-5+ years experience.

Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Work as part of a wider Software Development team and report into the Senior Test Analyst.
• Carry out unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, system testing, performance testing, load/stress testing and user acceptance testing as required
• Be able to self-manage and work without constant supervision.
• Aid Product Owners in carrying out Quality Assurance checks throughout sprints when required (ensuring project deliverables are fit for purpose).
• Ensure that test scenarios and scripts are maintained and appropriately structured to reflect priorities
• Co-ordinate UAT and re-testing throughout the organisation in relation to monthly releases and projects
• Attend project planning and review sessions to ensure full engagement.

Skills & Experience (Essential)

• At least 3-5+ years commercial experience within a software testing role
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle
• Understanding of quality assurance methodologies and best practices
• Ability to identify improvements in processes and systems and communicate these effectively.
• Ability to create and maintain test documentation
• Experience working with testing tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, Cypress or Playwright
• Experience working on or creating automation tests
• ISEB/ISTQB qualifications are desirable but not essential

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for usability and thrive on improving the design and architecture of a system. The role requires someone who has excellent problem-solving skills and the capacity to work in a highly collaborative environment whilst working alone or as a team for most of the day

Role at a glance:

• Software Test Analyst
• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £48,000 (DOE)
• Cardiff location with free onsite parking
• Hybrid working (2 days per week onsite)
• 25 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Your Birthday off
• Discounts on specialist insurance products and services
• Business/Office lunches provided monthly

Candidates should be within a commutable distance of Cardiff such as Swansea, Bridgend, Pontypridd, Cardiff or Newport.