QA Analyst

Job Title: QA Analyst Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months Salary: £42,479.42 (£46,784.39 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)Working Hours: 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday -Hybrid Location: Liverpool If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you will make as QA Analyst You will provide an effective end to end test service to ensure solutions meet the required specifications  for all IT and cross-cutting business change projects on behalf of the Group, co-ordinating  testing analysis, preparation, execution and reporting as required.About you We are looking for someone with

•  Experience of system and integration test execution.
•  In-depth knowledge of industry testing standards and controls. 
•  An understanding and appreciation of good user experience and the importance of being the users’ advocate. 
• Good understanding of usability and accessibility of applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. 
• Experience of working with a structured project lifecycle, including knowledge of associated tools and techniques.

Why Riverside? At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.Working with us, you’ll enjoy: • Competitive pay & generous pension  • 28 days holidays plus bank holidays • Flexible working options available • Investment in your learning, personal development and technology • A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:  We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.  Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile Co-ordinate testing analysis, preparation, execution and reporting in respect of all assigned projects, including the provision of associated time and cost estimates (and re-estimates) as required. 

• Develop the end to end test strategy and plan for each assigned project taking into account standard industry test phases including development testing, smoke testing, system testing, system integration testing, performance testing, operational acceptance testing, user acceptance testing, penetration testing, disaster recovery, and any other testing as appropriate. 
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards and best practice to ensure identification and selection of the most appropriate test strategy and approach. 
• Develop the test strategy and plan, test scenarios, test cases, environment specification and plan, defect approach, test reports and test completion report for each assigned project, ensuring solutions meet specifications including all functional and non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with and provide guidance and expertise to key stakeholders, including the User Acceptance Testing Team, to ensure effective testing of products to the required specifications. 
• Develop manual/and or automated test cases to verify functional and non-functional requirements are of the required specification. 
• Implement and maintain automated test suites to ensure continuous integration and minimize regression defects. 
• Undertake test execution identifying and resolving critical defects and bugs as appropriate. 
• Produce and publicise concise and accurate test reports, metrics and status information updates for a variety of stakeholders as required. Including the publication of the Test Completion Report for each project. 
• Contribute to key governance forums, including presenting information and status updates as required, to ensure effective communication with key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Ensure any key risks and issues are identified and managed during the project lifecycle. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and procedures.
• Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service. 
• Ensure that all information security requirements, including data pr...