Senior QA Analyst

We are a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is 'we're legal and financial experts that care' - something you'll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. We are more than just a law firm - we are a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs. Working here, you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst, your role will encompass the planning, designing, and execution of comprehensive testing to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. You'll meticulously plan, design, and execute tests in close collaboration with our product teams, gaining a deep understanding of project requirements and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Define test objectives, scope, including the functional and non-functional aspects of the software ensuring alignment with project goals and quality standards.
• Identify and prioritise test scenarios and test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring adequate coverage.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using industry-leading automation tools and frameworks.
• Identify suitable areas for test automation and work closely with product and project teams to determine the most effective automation strategy.
• Using Azure Dev Ops test plans, prepare and deliver comprehensive test reports, ensuring these are accurate and timely.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on testing methodologies, tools, and industry best practices.

About You:

• Extensive knowledge of software testing methodologies, including both manual and automated testing techniques.
• Proven experience in conducting both functional and non-functional testing, including performance, security, APIs, and usability testing.
• Experience in creating comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts across complex integrated systems to ensure thorough test coverage.
• Knowledge of low code test automation tools and frameworks, such as SmartBear Test Complete.
• A background working within agile product teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days - Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid).
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements. We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It is made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.

Additional Information

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's onboarding process, all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders. We carry out pre-employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer. If the role is homeworking, you will be assigned to your closest office and travel may be required in line with business need to that office.