QA Test Analyst (App focussed)

QA TEST ANALYST

Are you a Test Analyst looking to pursue a career in Tech? Do you have existing knowledge of Software Application testing and are ready to get stuck into a new role? Are you able to work at our offices in Fareham, Hampshire? If you answered yes to those questions, we would love to hear from you!

Who are we?

Due to continued growth and success, Total Security are on the lookout for new talent to expand the team.

Total Security is a multi award-winning Antivirus and Security company, based in Fareham, Hampshire. We pride ourselves in advanced online protection and offer a wide range of security tools and applications to keep our users safe online.

We have developed a suite of features and applications, including TotalAV, Total Adblock, Total Password and much more which protect our users from malicious online attacks when using any of their devices.

The Team & Tech:

The testing team falls within the engineering department and the test analyst will report to the Test Team Lead. You will work closely with the engineering teams across both web and software development, as well as with the Operations team to outline test cases as early as possible within the product & project lifecycles.

What you’ll do:

• Maintaining excellent communication channels with the operations team and development teams for bug/issue identification and resolution.
• Working with the Test Team to test software UI & UX across all supported platforms.
• Proactively and periodically testing web and software platforms for defects.
• Providing regular and thorough reports on testing activities as required.
• Responsible for QA of App Development deployments, with assistance from the wider test team.
• Testing and signing off development tasks as required and proactively looking at areas outside of department remit where assistance is needed.
• Management & maintenance of manual suites and automated testing platforms; GhostInspector, TestPad and any future systems employed.
• Updating test cases and scenarios as warranted.
• End-to-end test failure resolution.
• Support on strategic projects, as required.
• Any other duties as requested by the Senior Management Team.

Skills/Experience:

• Degree in Product, Development or related IT field, or equivalent.
• External testing qualification (ISTQB etc..) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years working in a testing focused role.
• Experience within eCommerce / SaaS business.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Competent in identifying and resolving issues independently.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential in all areas of this role.
• Desire to further knowledge of key trends in technology.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills and the ability to multitask effectively in a high volume environment.
• Time and project management skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Proactive, ability to use own initiative and take lead to devise creative solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Passionate and driven personality.
• Working with automated testing frameworks eg. Selenium (Beneficial).

What we offer in return:

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000.
• Up to 10% annual personal performance based bonus.
• 28 days annual leave, plus length of service accrual.
• Breakfast, lunch, drinks & snacks provided.
• Company pension.
• BUPA Health & Dental care.
• Death in Service benefit.
• BUPA Peak Assessments.
• Netflix & Spotify subscriptions.
• Gym & Golf Membership.
• Beer fridges & onsite cocktail bar.
• Onsite hairdressers.