Manual QA Analyst (Hiring )

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Talent Partner - Technology and Product at Inspired Thinking Group (Storyteq & Deployteq)

The Digital Engineering team, part of our Integrate pillar, are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross-functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated).

We are looking for a strong and experienced Software Tester to join our Development Team. The successful candidate will provide strong core skills as outlined below to build the team's capability for new and existing development. We have a growing business and an expanding client base and are keen to recruit an experienced tester to help us deliver the growing demands to a technically high standard.

Responsibilities:

Writing, programming and running automated tests and regression suites

Accurate recording and monitoring of issues raised

Creation and maintenance of test documentation as required

Working with developers and other stakeholders where required to resolve issues

Constantly monitoring test progress in line with release dates / plans, prioritising workloads

Review test environments and processes to facilitate continuous improvement and maintenance of quality standards

Assist in providing estimates for testing

Essential skills:

Working knowledge of test automation, ideally using Selenium WebDriver

Working knowledge of BDD (Behaviour Driven Development)

MS Office wizard, proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint to support the testing lifecycle

Must be able to think quickly on your feet and handle the pressure of tight deadlines

Excellent interpersonal and strong organisational skills are essential, as the role demands you to work closely with developers and key stakeholders

Experience working within an Agile team

Equally adept at working on both PC and Mac

ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing

Work's a treat!

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

25 days' holiday + bank holidays - we understand the importance of you getting some down time.

Annual Wellbeing Day - enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.

Pension Scheme - helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!

Corporate Medical Cash Plan - claim back the cost of your medical treatments.

Smart Working Options - spend up to 40% of your working week from home.

So many savings - through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.

Employee Assistance Programme - our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you're happy, we're happy.

Cycle to Work Scheme - save on the cost of biking to work.

Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus

Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day - we're all about giving back... and having lots of fun in the process!

Referral scheme - know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.

Wellbeing Programme - giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave - support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

What next?

If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Type: Full-time