QA Analyst

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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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Company: Trades Workforce Solutions
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

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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Posted: April 30th, 2026