Quality Assurance Analyst - Fixed Term Contract

We have a great opportunity within our Digital Technology team for a Quality Assurance Analyst - 4 months Fixed Term Contract based in St George's Park.

A 4 month fixed term contract as Paternity cover within the Learn Product POD with a December start. The role will consist of carrying out system testing and quality assurance activities to ensure that the quality, reliability, integrity and performance of the Learn Product applications and services meet the needs of our users and stakeholders.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and implement functional and non-functional test plans for Learn applications.
• Design and document test cases for the Learn applications from user stories and acceptance criteria. Ensure inclusion of testing for both positive and negative scenarios.
• Execute test cases and record the results within cross-browser, multi-device test environments.
• Ensure that the applications function according to user requirements and behave in line with IT governance guidelines.
• Identify and document any issues found in the application. Work closely with the development and BA teams to investigate and resolve application problems and process issues where required.
• Perform peer reviews of test cases created by other testers.
• Review user story acceptance criteria to identify correctness / completeness and suitability for inclusion in the development process. Where relevant, work with the BA to improve the user stories to an acceptable state. Provide time estimates for test tasks so that work phases can be fully planned and a schedule agreed.
• Execute and manage all appropriate testing types (e.g. Acceptance, Functional, Regression, Non-Functional and Integration).
• Help to compile data used for building appropriate and robust test environments.
• Help to maintain test strategy documentation for Learn projects within product pod.
• Proactively recommend innovative automation ideas to reduce the manual effort and increase the code coverage at all levels of the testing pyramid
• Where appropriate, participate in the writing and running of automated test cases across all applications under test.
• Proactively seek to evolve testing and quality assurance through continuous process improvements.
• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.
• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role :

• Demonstrabletest experience in a Test Analyst role.
• Knowledge of cross browser web-based testing
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and software testing lifecycle within an agile framework
• Experience working with Agile / Scrum development methodologies.
• ISEB or ISTQB certified - Foundation level.
• Experience in functional and non-functional testing of web based applications.
• Experience with agile defect / sprint management tools like Jira, Zephyr, and Confluence
• Self-motivated with a willingness to work independently and within a practice and sprint team structure
• Concise verbal and written communication skills
• Keen interest in Football

Beneficial to have:

• Experience of testing on mobile platforms
• Experience with databases (Microsoft SQL Server preferred)
• Knowledge and experience in functional and non-functional testing
• Experience with automation tools such as Postman and Selenium
• Responsibility for writing and running automated tests
• Experience of deploying builds to dev and test environments
• Willingness and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies
• Knowledge of grass roots Football

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.
• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.
• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Documents

• TM0934 FA BENEFITS BOOKLET V1.pdf (188.82 KB)

Location: UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/24/2024