At AKQA we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

You will love working in a team of highly skilled people, all with strong opinions about various technologies, frameworks and approaches to delivery. You will be able to articulate your ideas to your colleagues effectively and will take on board the ideas of others. You will thrive when faced with new challenges and will constantly look to improve clients’ deliverables.

As a Quality Assurance Analyst, you will be an expert tester and will test a variety of technical solutions and products using a range of methods and tools to produce accurate test reports. You will have a vision of what and how quality assurance can contribute in an agency environment. You will be able to define, communicate and escalate quality-related issues to technical delivery, project and account teams and will push back when work does not meet quality standards.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Test case Design: Develop comprehensive test cases, and test scripts based on product requirements and specifications.
• Test Execution: Conduct manual and automated testing to identify defects, verify fixes, and ensure that software meets quality standards.
• Defect Management: Log, track, and manage defects using appropriate tools. 
• Functional Testing: Responsible for functional testing of web and mobile applications.
• Cross-Browser Testing: Responsible for  testing across different browsers and their various versions.
• Non-Functional testing - Accessibility, Performance
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team and other stakeholders to understand requirements, provide feedback, and ensure a high-quality user experience.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-4 years of experience in quality assurance.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in manual testing tools and methodologies.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, ADO, Sharepoint, Testrail, Testpad).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript) and automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and provide insightful analysis.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and articulate testing processes and findings.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail and accuracy in testing and documentation.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Certifications: ISTQB intermediate level.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in e-commerce is a plus.
• CMS Experience: Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) is a plus.

AKQA is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe that diversity is vital to AKQA’s ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.