QA Analyst
Company: Trades Workforce Solutions
Location: Manchester
Posted: April 30th, 2026
QA Analyst / Business Analyst – Manchester – Salary up to £40,000
I am looking to speak with QA Analysts who have some experience/exposure to business analysis responsibilities to join a growing ecommerce business. You will work closely with two other testers to elevate our client's QA processes.
Day‑to‑day responsibilities
- Communicating between internal teams and developers, which consist of in‑house and external teams.
- Writing clear, effective job specs and ensuring requirements deliver real business value.
- Creating test scripts and owning QA/UAT processes.
- Investigating and triaging bugs, ensuring the right action is taken.
- Managing workflows and tickets through Jira.
- Collaborating with third‑party partners and tools (e.g., search platforms).
- Identifying opportunities to improve UX, performance, and profitability.
- Streamlining internal systems and processes.
- Supporting project delivery and documentation.
Qualifications
- Experience in QA, with some exposure to Business Analysis.
- Familiarity with SQL and REST APIs.
- Hands‑on experience with tools like Postman, Jira, and Confluence.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced ecommerce environment.
- Prior ecommerce experience is highly desirable but not essential.
Benefits
- Dog‑friendly office.
- Staff discount.
- Access to gym memberships and healthcare plans.
- Flexible working hours (work your 8 hours anytime between 8am–6pm).
- Opportunities to grow into BA, Product, or even Development paths.
- Small, collaborative team where your impact is visible.
Additional information
- Location: just outside of Manchester City Centre (5 days onsite).
- No sponsorship is being offered for this role unfortunately.
- Interviews taking place week commencing 04/05.
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