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Location: Remote (UK-based)
Salary & Benefits: Competitive Salary, 100% Remote Working, Flexible Hours, Early Finish Fridays, 24 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays), Employer-Matched Pension (4%), Professional Development Opportunities, and more.
ApplauseIT are proud to announce they are recruiting for a Junior Test analyst on behalf of a forward-thinking software development company.
About the Company
Our client is a tech-oriented company owned and led by a developer with over 15 years of experience. Working with household names such as Breville, Crockpot, and BPP, the company specialises in creating innovative, client-facing projects that drive collaboration, creativity, and excellence. With exciting growth plans and an inclusive, employee-focused culture, they offer a fantastic environment for your career to thrive.
The Role
As a Junior Test Analyst, you will collaborate closely with the QA and Development teams to ensure the quality of cutting-edge software solutions. You'll also work alongside a senior member of the team, providing valuable mentorship and support to accelerate your career development. This role offers the perfect opportunity for someone with at least six months of relevant experience to build on their knowledge and progress in their testing career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Use test and issue tracking tools like YouTrack or Jira.
- Conduct exploratory, regression, functional, and user acceptance testing.
- Plan and execute manual test cases.
- Identify key functionalities, edge-case scenarios, and complex test conditions.
- Write and document test plans, scripts, and processes.
- Clearly articulate technical problems to customers with varying technical understanding.
Preferred Skills and Experience
It would be advantageous to have:
- Experience working in an Agile environment.
- ISTQB Foundation-level certification.
- Familiarity with test automation tools like Cypress and API testing with Postman.
- Basic knowledge of programming languages such as JavaScript.
- Experience with platforms like Totara or Moodle.
What You Bring
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong time management and organisational skills.
- A technical background with working knowledge of software development.
- GCSE Maths and English at A*-C or equivalent.
Why Join the Team?
This company values a happy and motivated team, offering:
- Compressed hours with an early finish on Fridays.
- 100% remote working and flexible hours.
- Additional paid time off during Christmas and New Year.
- Regular social events for those who want to participate.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
How to Apply
If you're a passionate Junior Test Analyst looking to develop your career in an innovative and supportive environment, click Apply Now to take the first step in joining this incredible team!
