Junior Test Analyst

Job description

Junior Test AnalystLocation: Bolton BL6 6QQ

Salary: £27,000.00 - £30,000.00

About the RoleWe are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Test Analyst to join our QA team at Premex Group. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality testing across programmes, multiple projects, and smaller change initiatives. Working within a cross-functional team, you will support all phases of the testing lifecycle – from defining the approach through to execution and reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in software testing, with a structured development plan in place to progress into a non-junior position.

Key Responsibilities

Engage fully in training and development opportunities to build your testing expertise

Perform a range of software testing activities and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on complex and high-profile initiatives

Define, prepare, execute, and report on testing activities in alignment with the overall Test Strategy

Ensure all testing outputs are high quality and meet business requirements

Apply risk-based testing techniques and clearly communicate approach and rationale

Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to support testing delivery

Contribute to test scoping, impact assessments, and effort estimation

Identify and communicate risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies

Support business stakeholders in planning and executing UAT

Ensure compliance with IT security standards and best practices

Assist in resolving production issues to minimise business disruption

Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, tools, and standards

About YouEssential

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Awareness of software testing and its importance to business success

Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly

Ability to manage time effectively across multiple activities

A proactive, organised, and flexible approach to work

Desirable

ISTQB certification

Degree (2:1 or above) in a Software Engineering or related discipline

Understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Experience or exposure to tools such as Selenium WebDriver

Knowledge of UI/API automation, performance, and load testing

Familiarity with Test Driven Development and Continuous Integration

What We're Looking For

A collaborative team player who is eager to learn and grow

Someone who can build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels

A proactive individual who takes ownership of their work

A continuous learner who embraces feedback and development opportunities

Why Join Us?

Structured development plan to support your career progression

Opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact projects

Supportive team environment with experienced mentors

Exposure to modern testing tools, techniques, and practices

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bolton

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English