Manual QA Analyst

Our Digital Engineering team at Storyteq are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross-functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated).

We are looking for a strong and experienced Software Tester to join our Development Team. The successful candidate will provide strong core skills as outlined below to build the team’s capability for new and existing development. We have a growing business and an expanding client base and are keen to recruit an experienced tester to help us deliver the growing demands to a technically high standard.

Responsibilities:

• Testing developed web applications against specified requirements across multiple desktop browsers and mobile devices
• Writing, programming and running automated tests and regression suites
• Accurate recording and monitoring of issues raised
• Creation and maintenance of test documentation as required
• Working with developers and other stakeholders where required to resolve issues
• Constantly monitoring test progress in line with release dates / plans, prioritising workloads
• Review test environments and processes to facilitate continuous improvement and maintenance of quality standards
• Assist in providing estimates for testing

Essential skills:

• At least 2 years’ experience of QA including: testing web-based application, cross browser functional testing, strong familiarity with bug tracking and reporting applications, plus experience of writing test cases
• Working knowledge of test automation, ideally using Selenium WebDriver
• Previous experience of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Working knowledge of BDD (Behaviour Driven Development)
• MS Office wizard, proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint to support the testing lifecycle
• Must be able to think quickly on your feet and handle the pressure of tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and strong organisational skills are essential, as the role demands you to work closely with developers and key stakeholders.

Desirable skills:

• Experience working within an Agile team
• Equally adept at working on both PC and Mac
• ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing
• Educational qualification to degree level

Benefits

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.

• Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• So many savings – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.

• Employee Assistance Programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.

• Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity!

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.