QA Test Analyst

QA Test Analyst£35,000 - £40,000 | Hybrid (2 days per week in Durham)I'm working with an established EdTech company that's using technology to make a real difference in education, and they're looking for a QA Test Analyst to join their growing engineering team.This role will suit someone who enjoys automation testing and wants to work on the backend of software products rather than front-end UI testing. You'll be helping to improve the quality of business-critical systems, integrations and data, while working alongside developers and product teams to deliver reliable software.The team is also beginning to explore how AI and automation can improve the way they work, so if you've had exposure to AI-assisted testing or agentic workflows, that's a definite bonus - but it's by no means essential.What you'll be doing Designing and executing automated test casesTesting backend systems, integrations and data qualityWorking closely with developers to identify and resolve issues earlySupporting regression, system and performance testingHelping improve testing processes and automation across the teamContributing to a collaborative Agile environmentWhat they're looking for Commercial experience in a QA or Test Analyst roleAutomation testing experience (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium or similar)Understanding of software testing principles and the software development lifecycleExperience working in Agile teamsStrong communication skills and a collaborative approachExperience within SaaS, EdTech or software product environments would be beneficialNice to haveExperience testing APIs, integrations or data-focused systemsExposure to AI-assisted testing, agentic workflows or MCPsISTQB certificationWhat's on offer Salary between £35,000-£40,000Hybrid working (2 days a week in Durham)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysBirthday off every yearUp to 8% employer pension contributionPrivate healthcare, life assurance and income protectionFive paid volunteering days each yearEmployee discounts and wellbeing supportWorkplace nursery scheme and Employee Assistance ProgrammeIf you're looking for a role where you can develop your automation testing skills while working on software that has a genuine positive impact, I'd be happy to tell you more.TPBN1_UKTJ