QA Analyst

Job description

QA Analyst

Introduction

This is a chance to join a large-scale technology transformation with real-world impact. You’ll play a key role in shaping high-quality digital systems that support a nationally recognised platform and help fund good causes across the UK.

Role Overview:

• Location: Watford (hybrid – 3 days per week in the office)
• Package: £43,000 salary + benefits
• Industry: Technology / Gambling / Lottery

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Reviewing requirements, designs and technical architecture through a quality-first lens
• Planning, designing and executing testing across complex, mixed-technology systems
• Supporting the definition of test strategies alongside QA Leads and wider delivery teams
• Identifying opportunities for test automation and exploratory testing
• Executing tests, managing defects, tracking results and reporting progress clearly
• Acting as a subject matter expert for at least one core system or application
• Driving continuous improvement across QA processes, tools and ways of working
• Supporting QA Leads when required and sharing specialist knowledge across the team
• Ensuring QA standards and processes are followed consistently
• Building strong domain knowledge across retail, digital and regulated environments

Main Skills Needed:

• Solid background in QA and testing methodologies, including functional and structural testing
• Strong experience working with SQL, Postman, Putty and Windows/Unix environments
• Hands-on use of tools such as Jira, TestRail, Confluence or similar
• Proven ability in requirements validation, risk-based testing and estimation
• Experience managing test environments and test data end to end
• Good understanding of internet technologies and distributed systems
• Confidence communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Industry certifications such as ISTQB (or equivalent)

What’s in It for You:

• The chance to work on high-profile, large-scale systems with real societal impact
• Exposure to a wide range of projects – from small focused pieces to multi-year programmes
• A quality-led culture that values best practice and continuous improvement
• Hybrid working with a clear balance between collaboration and flexibility
• A supportive, inclusive environment that invests in learning and development

Call to Action:

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Watford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-01-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English