708 Qa Analyst jobs in the United Kingdom

The IT Test Analyst is responsible for planning, designing, and executing testing activities to ensure that software systems meet quality standards and business requirements. The role involves identifying issues, documenting bugs, and working closely with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.

• Analyze requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
• Perform various types of testing: functional, system, integration, regression, user acceptance (UAT), and exploratory testing.
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Log and track defects using issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to test automation efforts where applicable.
• Ensure adherence to QA standards and best practices.
• Prepare test reports and contribute to test sign-off documentation.
• Support go-live activities, including release testing and production verification.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• ISTQB Certification or equivalent.

• Solid understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) and testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with SQL for database validation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Proficiency in using test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM).

• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Initiative

• Proven experience in software testing, QA, or a related role.
• Experience within Banking/financial services
• Experience of Flexcube testing
• Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Postman, JMeter).
• Knowledge of API testing and tools such as SoapUI or Postman.
• Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Practitest

• Full-time position, standard office hours.
• May be required to work extended hours during project deadlines or critical releases.
• Hybrid or remote working options may be available.

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

We want you to #JOINTHEREBELLION!

For 30 years we’ve been independently developing and publishing incredible video games at our multiple studios founded by Jason & Chris Kingsley, but Rebellion is more than just games. We have our own film studio, we create board games, publish books, and through 2000AD, publish comics and graphic novels such as the amazing Judge Dredd.

We’re seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and technically proficient QA Analyst to help shape our next wave of exciting projects. This is your chance to join one of the UK’s leading independent studios, renowned for original IPs such as Sniper Elite, Zombie Army and Atomfall!

The QA Analyst position is focused on testing games and applications across multiple platforms in accordance with established test plans. You'll be responsible for crafting succinct bug reports, including all pertinent supporting information and delivering thoughtful, sharp analysis. As an integral member of the QA team, you will contribute significantly to the quality assurance efforts for all of Rebellion's thrilling titles.

This position is ideal for individuals with experience in game testing and familiarity with game testing models. The Rebellion QA team is committed to ensuring that every game released meets the highest standards of design and development.

This exciting opportunity can be based out of either of our studios in Oxford or Warwick, offering flexibility, collaboration, and the chance to work with a world-class team! We can provide a relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition to your new environment.

We believe in the power of face-to-face collaboration and encourage working from our studios. However, we understand that flexibility matters, so we’re open to discussing hybrid options based on individual needs.

Responsibilities : 

• You will be responsible for testing various aspects of the game, including gameplay mechanics, controls, graphics, audio, user interface and overall performance. This involves playing the game extensively and systematically trying to identify any bugs, glitches, or issues that could affect the player's experience.
• When you encounter a problem during testing, you need to document it accurately by providing detailed information about how to reproduce the issue, including steps and conditions that lead to the bug. This information is crucial for the development team to understand and fix the problem.
• You may be involved in creating and maintaining test cases and test scenarios based on the game's design and requirements. Test cases serve as a guide for testing specific features, ensuring that all aspects of the game are thoroughly examined.
• Games are often released on multiple platforms, such as consoles, PC, or mobile devices. You may need to test the game on different hardware configurations and operating systems to ensure compatibility and optimal performance across various platforms.
• As an experienced QA Analyst, you will work closely with Senior Analysts & Leads, and other team members. Effective communication is essential to report bugs, provide feedback and collaborate on improving the game's quality.
• You will be expected to maintain detailed records of your testing activities, including test plans, test results, and any issues encountered during testing. This documentation helps in tracking progress, identifying patterns and providing feedback to the development team.
• As an experienced tester, you may be asked to provide feedback on gameplay mechanics, user interface, and overall user experience. Your insights and suggestions can contribute to the game's improvement and help shape its final version.
• You will be expected to follow established testing methodologies, best practices and quality standards to ensure consistency and accuracy in your testing processes.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of software testing methodologies 
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of bug testing and tracking software (Jira/Redmine, TestRail/TestLink, Confluence/Wiki.js). 
• Professional experience of testing current generation of consoles and PC platforms 
• Thorough understanding of different game genres, mechanics and platforms is crucial. 
• Able to process strong analytical skills to identify patterns, reproduce issues and troubleshoot problems effectively. The ability to think critically and approach testing scenarios from different angles is essential. 
• When required, should be able to work closely with developers, designers and other team members. 
• Able to manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced game development environment, as well as prioritise tasks, balance workload and communicate delays. 
• Should be adaptable to changing requirements, new tools and emerging technologies. A willingness to learn and stay updated with industry trends and advancements.

Benefits

We offer an extensive benefits package to our team including:

• 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days)
• Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision
• Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Interest Free, Tax-Free loans
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
• Plus loads more… including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events!

Right to Work Statement

This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must therefore be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.

Life at Our Oxford HQ

Our riverside headquarters in Oxford places you a short walk away from the city centre. Renowned for its rich historical backdrop and esteemed educational institutions, Oxford offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, with its beautiful architecture and green spaces.

Oxford also boasts excellent transport links, making it easy to navigate both the city and the wider country. The city’s train station, just a short walk from our studio, offers frequent services to London, as well as direct routes to major cities like Birmingham, Manchester, and Reading and we also offer free parking at the studio.

Our open-plan office promotes teamwork and innovation, with regular interaction with senior management and other departments, alongside access to free hot drinks, a handy tuck shop onsite and a range of local pubs, cafes and dining options nearby helping make every workday enjoyable!

Inside Rebellion

Whichever team you join at Rebellion we are proud of our open, friendly, and creative atmosphere. We love what we do, and we have fun doing it! As a big indie developer, we have complete creative freedom over our titles which allows us to work on a massive variety of projects across all the major platforms.

Find out more about us here

Our size, stability, and the variety of in-house expertise across multiple industries, makes Rebellion completely unique! We work in our own way, and we celebrate that as the key to our success. We foster an inclusive culture where you are encouraged to be yourself, to express your creativity and your talent. We are people focused and will support you in every way to can be the best at what you do. We recognise the importance of enjoying what you do and having a healthy work-life balance. We offer a friendly, creative, and relaxed working atmosphere, with sensibly managed projects and a wide variety of benefits and development opportunities for all our teams to ensure you are fully supported with your physical and Mental Well-being.

We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to add to our culture of growth and inclusion. Rebellion encourages innovation in all areas, and we look forward to hearing how you can help us to be better. We encourage all demographics of culture, gender, ethnicity, neurodiversity and beyond, because a representative team makes better products.

If you are interested in working at Rebellion, but this role doesn’t sound quite like you, we’re recruiting for a range of positions across the studio and we’re always happy to receive speculative applications via our website. Visit our Careers website to view all our live vacancies: Rebellion: Careers

#LI-Hybrid

Location: Cambridge, UK (remote-friendly within the UK). Applicants must be based in the UK and able to travel to our Cambridge office when needed.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have permanent Right To Work in the UK to be considered.

Application closing date: Friday, October 10th

Are you passionate about game development and curious about what goes on behind the scenes to deliver exceptional player experiences?

As our team is growing, we’re looking for multiple Junior QA Analysts to support RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, two of the most iconic MMORPGs. Whether embedded with a content team or working on core engine systems, you’ll playtest updates, validate features, report issues, and provide player-focused feedback throughout development. With guidance from experienced peers, you’ll develop your skills in testing, bug reporting, and collaborative QA practices, helping to shape the content experienced by millions of players.

What you’ll be doing:

• Learn and apply QA processes, testing techniques, and agile practices in a live game development environment.
• Design, plan, and execute test cases across game content, features, and engine systems.
• Playtest upcoming updates, providing clear feedback on mechanics, design and balance.
• Investigate and document player-reported issues, producing reproducible findings for development teams.
• Report bugs, risks, and quality concerns concisely using internal tools and standards.
• Analyse game content and systems, offering constructive feedback on potential bugs, risks, or design improvements.
• Conduct Release Candidate testing of the RuneScape Game engine.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and more, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for:

• Passion for games and game development, whether from a technical, creative, or player-focused perspective.
• Enthusiasm to learn how quality is achieved through structured, player-centric testing.
• Familiarity with PC and mobile operating systems and hardware.
• Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team and understanding the needs of different roles.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and feedback skills.
• A proactive attitude with eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and QA methods.

Interview Process:

The interview process will take approximately 3 weeks to complete and will comprise of 3 stages outlined below:

1. Video interview
2. 45 minute Zoom interview with the Hiring Manager
3. 1 hour where you’ll meet the team and discuss the basics of games testing and Jagex’s values

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

What we offer:

When you join Jagex you can look forward to a generous Perks & Benefits package including:

• Private Healthcare, including Dental Plan.
• Minimum 6% Pension contributions.
• Employee Assistance Programme & onsite Counselling.
• Life Insurance.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.
• Enhanced family leave policies from day 1.
• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays & the option to buy/sell holidays + so much more!

About Jagex:

Jagex is a leader in developing and publishing deep, engaging online games that connect millions of players worldwide. Best known for the RuneScape franchise, which includes two of the world’s longest running and most successful MMORPGs, in Old School Runescape and Runescape, and the open-world survival crafting game, Runescape: Dragonwilds; we have proven success in delivering immersive Forever Games and fostering strong player communities.

We strive to foster an inclusive workplace built on trust, autonomy, and a shared passion for creating forever games. Our values guide everything we do: We Embrace Fellowship by collaborating and sharing openly. We Hone our Craft by always learning and improving; we Honour our Vows by being honest and transparent; we are our Customers’ Heroes by striving to understand our team & player needs, and we Seize The Day by making the most of every opportunity.

With over two decades of experience, and over 400 people in our team, we continue to innovate in live game development, leveraging data-driven insights, and a commitment to player-first game design. We have a diverse and talented team where creativity, collaboration, and community-driven game development drives everything we do.

As part of Jagex, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a globally successful franchise, contribute to exciting new projects, and be part of a company that hugely values both our employees and our players.

WHJS1_UKTJ

Engagement: 3-month rolling contract 
Start: Target start early October
Location:  North West, hybrid (preferred on-site with client teams as needed)
IR35:  Outside of IR35

A project services company are expanding their Associate Testing Team with high quality QA Testers in preparation for project work commencing in October.

About the Programme

You’ll join a Transition & Transformation programme migrating systems and data across a financial services landscape (mortgages, savings, core banking and digital/mobile). You’ll work day-to-day with our delivery team and our clients SMEs to plan, execute and assure end-to-end testing across applications, integrations and data pipelines.

What You’ll Do

• p>Execute E2E testing: Author and run functional, system, SIT, UAT support and regression suites across web, mobile (iOS/Android), and back-office systems.

• Defect management: Triage, track and report defects (Jira/Azure DevOps), drive resolution with development and SME teams.

• Data migration testing: Validate mappings, perform sample-based and full reconciliations, prove data quality and completeness before/after cutover

• Non-functional support: Contribute to performance, reliability and basic security test activities (e.g., JMeter, OWASP awareness).

• Environment & test data: Coordinate environments, seed/refresh masked datasets, maintain repeatable test data sets.

• Readiness & cutover: Support go/no-go criteria, warranty/hypercare defect burn-down, and test completion reporting with clear MI.

• Collaboration: Partner with client SMEs (mortgages, savings, core banking, digital) and delivery leads; communicate status, risks and mitigations.

Essential Experience

• Financial services QA: 5+ years in QA/Test with recent UK financial services projects.

• Domain coverage: Hands-on testing across mortgages, savings, core banking and digital/mobile customer journeys.

• End-to-end test delivery: Demonstrable ownership of E2E test cycles in complex change or migration programmes.

• Defect leadership: Strong triage, prioritisation and stakeholder management; confident driving root-cause and fixes.

• Tools: Jira or Azure DevOps (Boards/Test Plans), Confluence, Postman/SoapUI, Git-based repos for test assets.

• Data & SQL: Competent SQL for validation/reconciliation; comfort with CSV extracts, views and basic ETL results checking.

• Mobile & web: Cross-browser/device testing; accessibility and usability awareness.

• Reporting: Clear, concise test progress/quality reporting and RAID management.

Desirable (Nice to Have)

• Certifications: ISTQB Foundation/Advanced, Agile testing credentials.

Response Times

• You will be contacted by our client representative by Monday 8th September.

Engagement: 3-month rolling contract 
Start: Target start early October
Location:  North West, hybrid (preferred on-site with client teams as needed)
IR35:  Outside of IR35

A project services company are expanding their Associate Testing Team with high quality QA Testers in preparation for project work commencing in October.

About the Programme

You’ll join a Transition & Transformation programme migrating systems and data across a financial services landscape (mortgages, savings, core banking and digital/mobile). You’ll work day-to-day with our delivery team and our clients SMEs to plan, execute and assure end-to-end testing across applications, integrations and data pipelines.

What You’ll Do

• p>Execute E2E testing: Author and run functional, system, SIT, UAT support and regression suites across web, mobile (iOS/Android), and back-office systems.

• Defect management: Triage, track and report defects (Jira/Azure DevOps), drive resolution with development and SME teams.

• Data migration testing: Validate mappings, perform sample-based and full reconciliations, prove data quality and completeness before/after cutover

• Non-functional support: Contribute to performance, reliability and basic security test activities (e.g., JMeter, OWASP awareness).

• Environment & test data: Coordinate environments, seed/refresh masked datasets, maintain repeatable test data sets.

• Readiness & cutover: Support go/no-go criteria, warranty/hypercare defect burn-down, and test completion reporting with clear MI.

• Collaboration: Partner with client SMEs (mortgages, savings, core banking, digital) and delivery leads; communicate status, risks and mitigations.

Essential Experience

• Financial services QA: 5+ years in QA/Test with recent UK financial services projects.

• Domain coverage: Hands-on testing across mortgages, savings, core banking and digital/mobile customer journeys.

• End-to-end test delivery: Demonstrable ownership of E2E test cycles in complex change or migration programmes.

• Defect leadership: Strong triage, prioritisation and stakeholder management; confident driving root-cause and fixes.

• Tools: Jira or Azure DevOps (Boards/Test Plans), Confluence, Postman/SoapUI, Git-based repos for test assets.

• Data & SQL: Competent SQL for validation/reconciliation; comfort with CSV extracts, views and basic ETL results checking.

• Mobile & web: Cross-browser/device testing; accessibility and usability awareness.

• Reporting: Clear, concise test progress/quality reporting and RAID management.

Desirable (Nice to Have)

• Certifications: ISTQB Foundation/Advanced, Agile testing credentials.

Response Times

• You will be contacted by our client representative by Monday 8th September.

Paxport Group UK is Pax2Pay's travel tech sister company.

Overview

Paxport is a growing travel tech company transforming the digital travel experience. We provide innovative, API-first solutions for airlines and travel resellers.

The QA Tester helps to increase the overall quality of code changes being made (and released) to Paxport’s Core Products.
We currently operate manual testing on a variety of platforms, predominantly APIs and Websites.

As we evolve, there is a strong desire to implement more automation across our products and QA processes. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to grow their skills and contribute to the future of test automation at Paxport, while continuing to support our existing manual testing efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform QA within an Agile framework / sprint or from a structured list / Kanban board, focusing on new features, bug fixes, and regression testing across Paxport’s core products and APIs.
• Analyse and work with XML / JSON data formats.
• Attend relevant team and product meetings.
• Collaborate closely with the Delivery,  Product & Customer Support teams to understand the scope of developments and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Log and report bugs with clear, concise descriptions and reproduction steps.
• Create and execute manual test plans for new product features.
• Actively contribute to ongoing process improvements — both individually and as part of the QA team.
• Support the long-term objective of increasing automation by identifying opportunities for improvement and participating in related discussions or initiatives.

Authority

• Junior Level / Mid Level

Competencies

• A passion for technology and a strong attention to detail.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.
• A willingness to develop automation skills and contribute to a more efficient, scalable QA process over time.

Advantageous Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of the travel industry.
• Understanding of software testing in an Agile environment.
• Familiarity with XML / JSON.
• Any exposure to automated testing tools or frameworks (even at a basic level) is a plus.

Please note all successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment screening checks (identity check and Right to Work documents).

In exchange for your commitment and talent, we offer a challenging, fun and stimulating working environment with a wide range of benefits including;

• Industry competitive salary
• 25 days holiday per year plus all bank holidays applicable in England & Wales increasing with long service
• Perkbox Benefits - Including instant access to a GP, a weekly treat and endless shopping / discount schemes
• Cyclescheme Salary Sacrifice
• Reimbursed eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Gym/fitness subsidy
• Hybrid working options
• Regular social activities and events throughout the year

About Paxport: