QA Analyst

September 27, 2026

Hybrid

Senior

Hounslow, United Kingdom

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Mandatory office attendance
English is required
Degree required

Description

The company is seeking a detail-oriented QA Analyst to ensure the quality and reliability of its software products through comprehensive testing and automation. The role covers functional, system, performance, load and user acceptance testing, with automation built on Selenium, Cucumber and CI/CD pipelines. Work spans API testing over REST and SOAP, performance testing with LoadRunner, and close collaboration with developers within Agile and Waterfall processes. This is a hybrid position based in Hounslow offering £50,000–£60,000 per year.

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and maintain detailed test cases, test plans, and test scripts for functional, system, performance, load, and user acceptance testing phases
Automate test cases using tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, and TestNG, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or Azure DevOps
Perform thorough root cause analysis on defects to identify underlying issues and collaborate with developers to resolve bugs efficiently
Conduct API testing using REST and SOAP web services to verify data exchange accuracy across systems
Execute performance testing using LoadRunner or similar tools to assess system scalability and responsiveness under various load conditions
Participate actively in SDLC activities including requirements gathering, system analysis, design reviews, and release management
Support continuous integration and deployment processes by configuring tools like GitLab, GitHub, SVN, TFS, and Maven
Engage in user acceptance testing (UAT) with stakeholders to validate that solutions meet business needs before deployment
Collaborate within Agile (Scrum) or Waterfall methodologies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products
Provide technical support during troubleshooting sessions involving Windows, Linux, Mac OS operating systems, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server databases, and web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Requirements

Extensive experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver and Cucumber for functional and regression testing
Strong knowledge of SDLC processes including requirements analysis, design review, testing strategies, and release management
Proficiency in programming languages like Java, C#, Python, C++, PHP or JavaScript for scripting automated tests
Hands-on experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery workflows
Familiarity with API testing tools like Postman or SoapUI and understanding of RESTful services and SOAP protocols
Expertise in performance testing using LoadRunner or similar tools and ability to analyze system performance metrics effectively
Knowledge of database management systems including MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle and ability to perform data analysis using SQL queries or PL/SQL scripts
Strong debugging skills combined with systematic root cause analysis techniques to troubleshoot complex issues across various platforms
Experience working within Agile (Scrum) environments and skills in requirements gathering from business analysts and stakeholders
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and documenting test cases and defect reports clearly
Master's degree required
Six years of experience as a QA Analyst required

Conditions

Hybrid remote work arrangement based in Hounslow TW4 6JQ
Free parking provided at the office location
On-site parking available
Annual pay of £50,000.00–£60,000.00 per year

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