Senior Technical QA at Scrumconnect, Staines, £Contract Rate

Duration not stated

Contract Description

  • Date Opened
  • 29/01/2025
  • Job Type
  • Contract
  • Work Experience5+ years

Job Description

Scrumconnect Consulting is a leading [industry] company focused on delivering high-quality software solutions. We are seeking a QA Tester with Business Analysis experience who can not only ensure software quality but also contribute to requirements gathering and user story creation. This hybrid role is ideal for someone with a strong background in QA testing who also has a keen eye for business requirements and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance (80%)

  • Develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases to ensure software quality.
  • Perform functional, regression, integration, performance, and UAT testing across web and mobile applications.
  • Identify, document, and track defects using tools like JIRA, TestRail, or Azure DevOps.
  • Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to resolve issues and improve software quality.
  • Ensure adherence to best testing practices, test automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Work on API testing using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools.

Business Analysis (20%)

  • Work closely with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements.
  • Write user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows to clearly define project scope.
  • Assist in backlog grooming and sprint planning by refining user stories and validating requirements.
  • Facilitate discussions between QA, development, and business teams to ensure alignment.
  • Participate in impact analysis, risk assessment, and change management activities.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of QA Testing experience, with a focus on manual and automation testing.
  • Experience in writing and executing test plans, test cases, and defect reports.
  • Proficiency in test automation frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL for data validation and backend testing.
  • Experience with API testing using Postman, SOAP UI, or REST Assured.
  • Understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum, and working in sprint-based development.
  • 1+ years of Business Analysis experience, including writing user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
  • Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools for tracking and managing work.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Knowledge of security testing principles.
  • ISTQB or Business Analysis certification (CBAP, CCBA) is a plus.

Why Join Us?

  • Work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Opportunity to grow in both QA Testing and Business Analysis domains.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and challenging projects.