Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You’ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

About Sage: Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.

Our Guaranteed Independence Means:

• Do more – supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact.
• Work together – building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning.
• Think long-term – experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas.

About Our Team: Our team ensures the integrity and reliability of our business systems, working closely with various departments to successfully implement and maintain high standards. We are ambitious, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement, making a tangible impact on the quality of our software applications.

Your New Role: As a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst, you will play a vital role in determining and maintaining the highest standards of performance and functionality. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering reliable, high-quality releases by thoroughly testing complex features and integrations.
• Supporting team growth by sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and helping teammates overcome challenges.
• Improving test coverage and reducing risk by exploring requirements deeply and identifying potential issues early.
• Building strong cross-team relationships through open, respectful, and collaborative communication.
• Strengthening product stability with skilled manual testing and consistent quality practices.
• Contributing to long-term efficiency by running automation tests and steadily developing automation skills.
• Creating a welcoming, inclusive team environment by helping with hiring, onboarding, and knowledge sharing.
• Enhancing Quality Assurance and Agile practices by offering ideas, refining processes, and ensuring all voices are heard.

Overview Of Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with 2 additional floating personal days.
• Hybrid working up to 2 days per week in office and a home working allowance.
• Life assurance, income protection, and travel insurance.
• Private medical cover and access to the company doctor.
• Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications, including access to Sage books and journals.
• Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office.
• Healthy lifestyle reimbursement and anniversary trips.
• Access to Company loans (season ticket loan, rental deposit loan, cycle loan).

We’re a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1). If you’d like to apply under this scheme, please let us know in your application. We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you’d like to request reasonable adjustments, please email humanresources@sagepub.co.uk.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At Sage, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and to sustaining a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages authenticity, and builds a deep sense of belonging. We encourage applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or belief as crafting value through diversity is what makes us strong.