User Acceptance Tester

User Acceptance Testing Analyst
Salary: £25,000 - £28,0000
Location: Birmingham
1 day a week in the office

IRIS have partnered with a leading provider of software solutions and digital products, who are growing organically. They are currently seeking a motivated User Acceptance Testing Analyst to join their Projects and technical team.

Role Overview:
As a User Acceptance Testing Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and functionality of an array of software products that they build in-house for external customers. You will be required to be methodical and follow a tight process, due to the repetitiveness of User Acceptance Testing and be able to spot defects and undertake exploratory testing at depth. This role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Ideal for a recent graduate with a passion for technology and a desire to make an impact. You do not need to have been a tester before, but if you come from a computer science background, this will put you in good stead.
Knowledge Requirements:

• Understanding of software development and technology products preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to robust testing processes essential.
• Analytical problem solver with the ability to use initiative.

Work Experience and Key Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• General understanding and experience of key business processes, particularly within a digital/software development environment.
• Critical and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive attitude with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Fast learner with the ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and processes.
• Ability to interpret and follow processes accurately, recording and reporting issues diligently.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with onshore and offshore testing teams to reproduce and report issues in accordance with internal processes.
• Serve as the final line of defence in the testing process, ensuring that products meet client requirements before release.
• Adhere to internal processes to maintain accountability and quality standards.
• Conduct internal and external product demos, guiding clients through the user experience using detailed scripts.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a comprehensive library of acceptance tests to facilitate prompt engineering.
• You will be comfortable running demos of the user acceptance process with the end customer.
• Utilise tools such as Cucumber, Gherkin, and Katalon to create and execute automated tests for efficient testing processes.

If you're a detail-oriented individual with a passion for technology and a commitment to ensuring the quality of a user journey for technology apps and products, then get in touch with Dan Rodrigues for an off-the-record conversation.