Junior QA Analyst

Hey there! Have you heard of The Printed Group? We're a vibrant family of print-focused companies that's shaking up the industry with our cutting-edge solutions. Our companies, like Printed.com, PrintedDirect and property-focused Ravensworth, offer a wide range of services, from traditional printing methods to innovative web-to-print on-demand production.

We're not just about putting ink on paper, though. At The Printed Group, we're all about pushing the boundaries of technology in the print world. Our talented R&D team work with the likes of Canon, HP and Ricoh and we’re diving deep into the possibilities of AI, exploring new ways to make our services, systems and operations even smarter and more efficient alongside them. It's an exciting time to be part of our journey!

Our PrintedDirect platform-as-a-service offering is just one example of how we're revolutionising the print-tech industry. Powering Printed.com and many other eCommerce brands and production facilities, with PrintedDirect, businesses can set up their very own web-to-print production, on-demand storefronts, scalable product catalogues and streamlining order processes like never before.

So, if you're passionate about technology, data and the future of printing, we'd love to have you on board – together, we can shape the future world of print!

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Role Overview

We are looking for a self-driven Junior QA Analyst to join our Software Engineering Team. You’ll be working on a variety of applications, from our eCommerce shop to our service-driven SaaS platform. Experience testing both mobile and web applications, along with some automation knowledge (e.g. Cypress), is ideal.

We are seeking an individual who is hard-working and determined, with strong communication skills. You should be passionate about quality assurance, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy identifying and analyzing issues. A problem solver by nature, you will collaborate closely with developers, product teams, and marketing to ensure the best outcomes.

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Responsibilities

• Designing and executing test cases for new functionalities across various projects
• Performing regression testing for releases and maintaining regression test cases
• Identifying and reporting software defects in Jira, working closely with developers to resolve them
• Working on different projects and participating in end-to-end testing
• Assisting with test automation and improving testing processes
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure product quality and a smooth release process
• Identifying potential risks and proactively highlighting them to the team
• ​Staying updated with the latest QA techniques, tools, and best practices
• Taking ownership of projects from a QA perspective in the future

• ​Good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Familiarity with basic testing methodologies
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, GitHub
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and frameworks
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for testing, with the ability to not just find issues but understand their cause
• 1-2 years of experience in a QA role

Desirable Skills

• Experience testing APIs
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks such as Cypress

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• 22 days holiday Plus 8 days bank holidays 
• Staff discounts & Friends and Family discounts
• Cycle to work scheme and Home & Tech Scheme
• Breakfast and drinks provided
• Charity day per annum supported
• Summer and Christmas Parties
• Street food days
• Access to Perkbox
• Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week
• Learning and development budget 
• Quarterly social events 
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee referral scheme