Job Description
The Quality Analyst (Computing) is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications and systems developed/maintained by the organization. This role involves designing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating with development teams to improve software quality. The Quality Analyst plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality, user-friendly software solutions to meet customer expectations.
The Quality Analyst (Computing) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the software’s reliability, functionality, and user satisfaction. Through comprehensive testing and collaboration, they contribute to delivering high-quality software solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Develop and implement comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for software applications, ensuring thorough coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
- Execute manual and automated tests to identify software defects, inconsistencies, and performance issues, maintaining detailed test documentation.
- Collaborate with software developers, product managers, and business analysts to understand software requirements and user stories.
- Participate in the design and review of software specifications to ensure testability and proper understanding of requirements.
- Conduct regression testing to ensure that new features and enhancements do not adversely affect existing functionalities.
- Perform exploratory testing to uncover potential issues that might not be covered by standard test cases.
- Monitor and analyse test results, identifying trends and patterns to assist in continuous improvement efforts.
- Work closely with development teams to reproduce and report defects and assist in diagnosing and resolving issues.
- Assist in the documentation of software testing processes, methodologies, and best practices.
- Participate in regular quality assurance meetings to discuss project progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- Actively contribute to a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous learning within the development team.
Qualifications and Requirements:
– Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
– Proven experience as a Quality Analyst, Software Tester, or similar role.
– Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, testing types, and best practices.
– Familiarity with manual and automated testing tools and frameworks.
-Experience of more than 5 years in the similar role.
– Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
– Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
where the job sits on the hierarchy chart referred to above:
the person holding this role will be leading the Quality Assurance for all Clients and will be directly reporting to the director. Salary for the vacancy is £33,200.00 per annum.
