Job title: QA Analyst
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Manchester, UK
Job published: 2026-04-28
Job ID: 43043
Contact name: Imogen Hopkins-Bell
Phone number: +447441342689
Contact email: imogen@candour.solutions

Job Description

QA Analyst / Business Analyst Manchester Salary up to £40,000

I am looking to speak with QA Analysts who have some experience/exposure to some Business Analysis responsibilities to join a growing ecommerce business. You will work closely with two other testers to elevate our clients QA processes.

Your day to day will include:

  • Communicating between internal teams and developers, which consist of in-house and external teams.
  • Writing clear, effective job specs and ensuring requirements deliver real business value
  • Creating test scripts and owning QA/UAT processes
  • Investigating and triaging bugs, ensuring the right action is taken
  • Managing workflows and tickets through Jira
  • Collaborating with third-party partners and tools (e.g. search platforms)
  • Identifying opportunities to improve UX, performance, and profitability
  • Streamlining internal systems and processes
  • Supporting project delivery and documentation

 

I am interested in speaking with you if you have

  • Experience in QA, with some exposure to Business Analysis
  • Familiarity with SQL and REST APIs
  • Hands-on experience with tools like Postman, Jira, and Confluence
  • Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced ecommerce environment
  • Prior ecommerce experience is highly desirable but not essential

 

Benefits

 

  • Dog-Friendly Office
  • Staff Discount
  • Access to gym memberships and healthcare plans
  • Flexible working hours (work your 8 hours anytime between 8am6pm)
  • Opportunities to grow into BA, Product, or even Development paths
  • Small, collaborative team where your impact is visible

 

Extra information:

  • Location: Just outside of Manchester City Centre (5 days onsite)
  • No sponsorship is being offered for this role unfortunately.
  • Interviews taking place week commencing 04/05

QA Analyst / Business Analyst Manchester Salary up to £40,000