QA Lead Test Analyst & Manager Spalding, England
Job description
Are you an experienced QA Lead Test Analyst/Manager, working in an Agile environment looking to join a fast paced and progressive business where you can make a difference by driving industry quality standards to improve existing processes?
Who are we?
We are a progressive software and project management development house and are currently expanding our testing team to include a hands-on QA Test Analyst/Manager at our head office in Spalding.
What will you be doing?
Working within one of our groups and in conjunction with functional business teams, the Lead QA Test Analyst/Manager will be responsible for preparing and executing test plans, scenarios, scripts and test cases to support high quality implementation of business changes, system enhancements, new systems and project delivery. Liaising with internal and external teams to resolve issues and defects in accordance with agreed processes and quality standards. You will also be managing a team of two.
You will meet the following criteria to be successful as a QA Lead Test Analyst/Manager:
Skills and experience
- Minimum of 5+ years testing experience ideally, within the financial services industry would be an advantage
- Minimum 2 years of managing a team
- Experience of working with API technologies
- Experience with Front/Back Office systems
- Experience of testing web platforms
- Working knowledge of the ‘Agile’ methodology and practices
- Proficient in the use of testing tools e.g., JIRA, Test Rail, SOAP UI
- Predominantly manual testing initially, however, a sound working knowledge of automation would be an advantage
Qualifications
- Accreditation in Software Certified Testing (ISTQB/ISEB)
Personal Attributes
- Highly self-motivated, you approach your role with enthusiasm and are passionate about delivering quality outcomes.
- Working as part of a team, you will need to be transparent and honest to build productive relationships. An excellent communicator across all levels including external partners, suppliers and your team members and other internal staff.
- You will enjoy taking ownership and apply outside of the box thinking to get the best outcome.
- A critical thinker with excellent analysis skills to determine testing scope.
- You possess the drive to identify new and fresh ideas and the confidence to speak up and be heard at all levels
- Must be a UK citizen, eligible to work in the UK without a visa or need sponsoring.
- Must hold a current UK driving licence and own a car and be able to commute.
- Must live no more than an hour away.
About PSP
PSP is an ever-growing digital agency based in Spalding, Lincolnshire, who focus heavily on design, rebranding, website, and bespoke software development as well as legacy system support and maintenance.
We can offer a place in a small (but perfectly formed) team, in a fast-paced environment where you can truly take ownership over multiple tasks and have great impact on the company success.
Included as part of the package:
- Free onsite parking
- 5 weeks holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Bonus paid twice a year subject to achieving budgeted sales
- Death in service insurance (1 year’s salary)
- Fully funded Christmas party
- Birthday and work anniversary gifts
- Employee of the month bonus if selected by the board after feedback from Management
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Spalding: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
