Lead QA Analyst

Lead QA Analyst

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:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test strategies, plans, and scripts.
  • Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate with development and product teams to ensure alignment on testing priorities and deliverables.
• Understanding of Functional Requirements:
  • Collaborate with product managers and business analysts to thoroughly understand functional requirements and acceptance criteria.
  • Ensure test cases comprehensively cover all functional requirements and user stories.
  • Provide feedback on requirements and designs to ensure testability and completeness.
• Automated Testing:
  • Design and develop automated test frameworks and test cases for functional, regression, and performance testing.
  • Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure rapid and reliable delivery of software.
  • Monitor and analyse test results, providing actionable insights to the development team.
• DevOps Integration:
  • Collaborate with the DevOps team to enhance and maintain the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring seamless integration of automated tests.
  • Implement and maintain QA tools and infrastructure to support automated testing and continuous delivery.
  • Ensure the QA process aligns with DevOps best practices, focusing on efficiency and scalability.
• API Testing:
  • Develop and execute API tests to validate the functionality, reliability, and performance of backend services.
  • Use tools like Postman, Swagger, or similar to automate API testing.
  • Work with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during testing.
• Agile Development:
  • Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to define clear acceptance criteria and ensure thorough test coverage.
  • Adapt QA processes to fit the iterative nature of Agile development, focusing on continuous improvement and rapid delivery.
• Quality Metrics and Reporting:
  • Define and track key quality metrics to measure the effectiveness of QA processes.
  • Provide regular reports and updates on testing progress, coverage, and results to stakeholders.
  • 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.
• Experience advantageous in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• 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.

If you’re interested in this role, please apply ASAP.