Quality Assurance Analyst at The Rank Group

Job Description

• Our Quality Assurance Analysts are dedicated to ensuring the quality of all software developed by our teams. With daily releases and varying QA approaches across projects, we employ a diverse set of tools and techniques tailored to each project's needs. As our projects evolve, our testers continuously refine and enhance our testing practices, fostering a culture of ongoing improvement and innovation.

Our Quality Assurance Analysts undertake a range of responsibilities crucial to our software development process:

• Execute tests and manage defects in alignment with commitments.
• Engage in all aspects of QA, implementing strategies across the software development lifecycle.
• Identify and troubleshoot software problems, ensuring thorough follow-up.
• Provide detailed walkthroughs of test plans to stakeholders and development teams.
• Create clear and comprehensive test-related documentation.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement efforts within the QA process.
• Consult with teams on testing strategies and propose appropriate solutions.
• Utilize Jira and other workflow management software for effective tracking.
• Thrive in dynamic environments, offering support across multiple projects.
• Recognize the importance of testing in various environments, including ephemeral ones.
• Mentor new QAs, with a preference for those with automation testing experience.
• Possess expertise in exploratory testing and test design techniques. 

Qualifications

Technical Requirements:

• Familiarity with Testing Triangle, TDD, BDD, and Gherkin syntax.
• Proficiency in Black Box testing.
• Basic programming skills and knowledge of query language.
• Experience with testing tools like Selenium, Charles Proxy, Git, and JMeter.
• Preferred certification in software testing such as ISTQB.

Other Attributes:

• Effective communication skills and ability to manage team performance goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and confident decision-making.
• Experience in leading and collaborating with teams.
• Eagerness to contribute to continual improvement initiatives by sharing new perspectives and ideas.