Overview
Test Analyst
Location - Swindon
Salary - 35,000- 40,000
Test Analyst - Manual - Postman - SaaS - Automation - React - React Native - PHP - Playwright - CI/CD -
About Our Client
Our client is a growing SaaS business specialising in digital data capture solutions that help organisations replace manual, paper-based processes with efficient, configurable web and mobile applications. Their platform supports real-time data capture, processing, and reporting across a range of industries, with a strong focus on reliability, usability, and long-term client partnerships.
Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint their first dedicated Software/QA Tester.
The Opportunity
This is a key hire where you\'ll take ownership of QA within the business, shaping testing processes from the ground up. You\'ll work closely with development and product teams to ensure the quality of releases across web, mobile, and API services.
The role is primarily focused on manual testing initially, with a clear path towards introducing and expanding automated testing as the function matures.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute manual test cases across web, mobile, and API platforms
- Validate complex system configurations, permissions, and data flows
- Conduct functional, regression, usability, and cross-platform testing
- Log, track, and collaborate with developers to resolve defects
- Produce clear QA reports highlighting risks, trends, and release readiness
- Contribute to improving testing processes and release cycles
- Manage testing across different environments, devices, and browsers
- Drive continuous improvement in QA standards and best practices
- Support the introduction and evolution of automated testing frameworks
Essential Skills & Experience
- At least 2 years\' experience in software testing across web and mobile applications
- Strong grounding in manual and exploratory testing methodologies
- Experience working with React and/or React Native applications
- Familiarity with REST APIs and tools such as Postman
- Experience using browser developer tools for debugging and analysis
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills
- Experience creating test documentation, use cases, or knowledge base content
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced SaaS environment
Desirable Skills
- Exposure to automated testing tools such as Appium or Playwright (Mocha/JavaScript)
- Familiarity with PHP, Firebase, or NoSQL databases
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows
- Awareness of application security and vulnerability scanning tools
- Experience testing offline-capable or synchronised mobile applications
- Ability to interpret API responses or review code for troubleshooting
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