Renaissance Learning
Test Analyst
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About Renaissance®
Renaissance® is a global leader in education technology. We help schools and school groups in the UK and around the world with educational assessments, practice and intervention solutions, and data analytics. Renaissance now incorporates GL Assessment (known internationally as GL Education), too – a leading provider of educational assessments.
Together, our assessments offer the ideal starting point to help teachers understand their students’ strengths and pinpoint areas of need. Our teaching and learning tools then provide effective next steps with online literacy and maths solutions that meet students exactly where they are.
Worldwide, we support over 18 million students, operating in over 100 countries.
About the Role
Renaissance is recruiting for two QA Test Analysts to join their growing team.
As a QA Test Analyst at Renaissance, you'll work as part of a collaborative team, delivering software that meets both customer and business needs. Your key responsibilities will include ensuring software quality by applying agreed standards and best practices, working to shared deadlines, identifying software issues, and communicating them effectively. You'll actively contribute within teams using their chosen delivery methodologies.
Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Creating test artefacts as required
- Reviewing test artefacts and source documentation
- Executing and re-executing tests across defined phases, including:
- System testing
- Automation testing
- Regression testing
- Performance testing
- Ad hoc testing
- Recording and communicating issues identified during testing
- Maintaining appropriate records of key information, such as:
- Test results
- Meeting outcomes
- Coverage and progress
- Providing test estimates when needed
- Following agreed testing processes and standards, while helping to drive continuous improvement
- Identifying and escalating risks to milestones or deliverables
- Collaborating with leads or teams to:
- Agree priorities
- Provide estimates
- Report progress
- Highlight risks or impediments
- Sharing knowledge with other testers to build collective capability
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Required Experience
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
- EdTech, SaaS, or other relevant software markets
- Knowledge of testing principles and best practices
Any transferable experience is welcome, and varied career paths are valued.
Desired Skills & Knowledge
- Awareness of relevant test automation tools
- Domain or product knowledge, including experience designing and implementing test artefacts
- Strong skills in test design and execution
- Emphasis on quality with a high level of attention to detail
- Understanding of Agile ways of working
- Experience following a software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders
- Collaborative approach to working, both independently and as part of a team
- Openness to learning and contributing to positive change
- Ability to manage time and prioritise effectively
Desirable Qualifications
- ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing
- Experience with, or interest in AI tools, to improve continuity in testing practices and processes
Key Details
This is a hybrid role based at the Houghton-le-Spring office, with the option for the team to meet together a couple of times per week. The role may include occasional travel for team meetings.
Position Benefits
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- Competitive salary: £30,000 - £40,000/year (varies based on experience) plus:
- 25 annual days off plus all UK bank holidays, with 3 days included for the Christmas shutdown
- A day off on your birthday to celebrate in style
- Fantastic benefits package:
- Onsite Workplace Nursery scheme
- 5 volunteering days per year, for causes of your choice
- Access to a discount and rewards portal, offering savings at hundreds of retailers, attractions, and restaurants
- Comprehensive healthcare (BUPA), life assurance, and permanent health insurance
- Enhanced pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
- EAP (employee assistance programme)
- Additional perks like Season Ticket Loans
Company Culture & Commitment
Renaissance has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), actively working to create a more welcoming and supportive workplace. This includes our DEI Matters Network, owned and driven by staff.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. Our organisation strives to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Accessibility & Accommodation
If you have a disability or require accommodations in the application process or during interviews, we are happy to discuss adjustments. Contact us to arrange this.
Legal & Compliance Notice
- Confidentiality: All applications are handled in compliance with GDPR.
- Work Permits: Only candidates holding a full work permit will be considered.
- Background Checks: This role is subject to a DBS and background check.
Final Reminder: Only applicants with existing full work permits in the UK can be considered.
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