QA Analyst

At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape.

We're looking for a QA Analyst to join our team in Milton Keynes or London on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of £47,000 - £55,000 and a hybrid working pattern of 2 days in the office.

What you will be doing

To execute ICAEW's QA practices within Agile delivery teams, ensuring automated, reliable, and efficient testing is carried out across digital platforms. Reporting to the QA Lead, QA Analysts are hands on testers responsible for implementing automation, executing regression and smoke tests, running performance tests, and embedding quality in delivery squads. Analysts work closely with developers, product owners, and the QA Lead to ensure CI/CD pipelines deliver stable, high-quality releases.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day to day test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Ensure backlog items have clear acceptance criteria and test coverage.
• Execute regression, smoke, and exploratory testing across releases.
• Build and maintain automated test scripts for UI, API, and integration testing.
• Execute performance, scalability, and reliability tests against defined NFRs.
• Apply agreed standards, templates, and processes set by the QA Lead.
• Work closely with developers and DevOps engineers to ensure quality gates are defined and met.

What you will need

• Strong experience in automated testing tools and scripting.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent).
• Experience in regression testing, smoke testing, and performance testing.
• Strong problem solving and collaboration skills.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline or prior experience.
• Test planning, test automation oversight, team management, Agile QA, metrics reporting, stakeholder engagement.

What you can expect from us

We believe doing your best work starts with feeling supported both professionally and personally. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to give you flexibility, security, and peace of mind:

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• 24 days' holiday, and the option to buy or sell extra days
• Flexible and hybrid working to help you find the right balance
• Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks
• Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay
• Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA
• A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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