Test Analyst

Test Analyst (Manual and Automation)Location: Bicester Salary: Competitive, DOE Type: PermanentThe RoleOur client is seeking a Test Analyst with a mix of manual testing expertise and automation capability to join their development team. This is a hands-on role where quality is a shared responsibility, and the successful candidate will be actively involved in writing PHP code, contributing to code reviews, and building scalable automated test solutions.You''ll work closely with developers and product stakeholders to ensure robust, high-quality software across a modern PHP-based technology stack.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate, execute, and maintain manual test cases (functional, regression, exploratory)Design, develop, and maintain automated test suitesPerform and contribute to code reviews, with a quality-focused mindsetDevelop and maintain tests using PHPUnitBuild UI and end-to-end automated tests using tools such as Selenium and PlaywrightIdentify, log, and manage defects through to resolutionCollaborate closely with developers, product owners, and QA peersContinuously improve test coverage, automation frameworks, and QA processesSkills and ExperienceEssential:Commercial experience as a Test Analyst / QA EngineerStrong manual testing backgroundSolid experience with test automationExperience using PHPUnitExperience with automation tools such as Selenium and/or PlaywrightUnderstanding of software testing principles and QA best practicesExperience testing web-based ..... full job details .....