QA Test Analyst

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QA Test Analyst working in hybrid setting ensuring software quality and reliability through testing and collaboration. Responsible for managing QA processes in Agile and Waterfall delivery models.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeLeeds • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £32,000 - £38,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJenkinsKubernetesMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the quality and reliability of software by planning, executing, and reporting on testing
Represent QA in both Agile and Waterfall delivery models
Attend Agile Ceremonies, provide input into test estimates, test approaches, and completion reports
Create, maintain, and execute manual test cases aligned to project requirements and user stories
Conduct risk-based testing in line with the overall test strategy
Define and input test data into the test environment ensuring accuracy of data before use
Collaborate with all areas of the business to complete testing on behalf of Internal, External Customers
Support test activities post-implementation and during warranty periods
Ensure functional and non-functional testing meets business and technical quality standards
Own defect management: logging, tracking, prioritising, and retesting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Resilient under pressure and ability to manage conflicting demands
Ability to prioritise effectively and be committed to the implementation of a project
Ability to set an example of professionalism through personal attitude
Offering a flexible approach to working
ISTQB/ISEB certified (Foundation or Advanced level)
Extensive Testing experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodolgies
Background in the Financial Services industry
Experience of Web and Mobile testing
Proven experience managing testing across small and large-scale projects
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Desirable:
Web technologies (especially Java platforms)
Mobile application testing
IBM iSeries/AS400, DB2, RPG
Experience with performance and non-functional testing tools
CI/CD & DevOps: Familiarity with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes.
Cloud & Microservices: Understanding of AWS, GCP, Azure, containerised testing.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group Personal Pension Plan – 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution
Life Assurance and Group Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance – Provided by Bupa
25 Days Annual Leave, plus bank holidays
Staff Discounts on our investment products
Personal & Well-being Fund – Supporting your physical and mental wellness
Retail Discounts – Savings at a wide range of high street and online retailers
Voluntary Flexible Benefits – Tailor your benefits to suit your lifestyle

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Hard Skills & Tools

manual testingrisk-based testingdefect managementweb testingmobile testingperformance testingnon-functional testingAgile methodologyWaterfall methodologyanalytical skills

Soft Skills

resilience under pressureprioritizationprofessionalismflexibilityproblem-solving

Certifications

ISTQB certificationISEB certification