Junior Test Analyst

ExamWorks Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in quality assurance is seeking a Junior Test Analyst to join their dynamic team in Bolton. This role involves responsibilities such as performing software testing and supporting User Acceptance Testing. Ideal candidates will possess strong time management, analytical skills, and a keen attention to detail. This position offers mentorship and a pathway to further career development in testing.

Benefits

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

Supportive environment for growth

Qualifications

• Awareness of business processes and importance of testing.
• Ability to participate in software testing and User Acceptance Testing.

Responsibilities

• Engage with training and development opportunities.
• Perform software testing on complex initiatives.
• Deliver high-quality test outputs meeting business requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to execute testing effectively.

Skills

Strong time management

Analytical mindset

Creative problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

GCSE passes in English and Maths

ISTQB Testing Qualification

Degree in Software Engineering or related subject

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

UI/API automated testing

Performance/load testing

Job description

Junior Test Analyst – Premex Group

Location: Bolton

Contract: Full-time

Reports to: QA Business Lead

Role Purpose

Are you passionate about quality assurance and eager to kick-start your career in software testing? At Premex Group, we’re looking for a Junior Test Analyst to join our dynamic cross‑functional team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering high‑quality testing across programs, projects, and small changes. From defining testing approaches to executing test plans and reporting results, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our solutions meet business needs and IT security standards. You’ll be fully supported with a tailored development plan designed to help you progress into a non‑junior position.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage fully with training and development opportunities
• Perform software testing and support User Acceptance Testing on complex, high‑profile initiatives
• Ensure testing approaches align with the overall Test Strategy
• Deliver high‑quality test outputs that meet business requirements
• Apply risk‑based testing techniques and communicate rationale clearly
• Contribute to scoping, estimating, and impact assessments for testing activities
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to execute testing effectively
• Work closely with architects and developers to assess testing implications of system design
• Support stakeholders in defining and executing User Acceptance Testing
• Capture and communicate risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies
• Recommend improvements by staying up to date with industry methods, tools, and techniques
• Respond efficiently to production problems to minimize disruption

Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Act as a role model within the team
• Learn and grow under the guidance of senior colleagues
• Contribute to departmental testing standards, policies, and processes
• Support the introduction of best practices, tools, and performance metrics

Role Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Awareness of business processes and the importance of testing
• GCSE passes (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Desirable

• ISTQB Testing Qualification
• Degree (2:1 or above) in Software Engineering or related subject
• Experience with Selenium WebDriver, UI/API automated testing, performance/load testing, and test environment management
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile approaches, TDD, and Continuous Integration

Skills & Abilities

• Strong time management and ability to work across multiple projects
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Creative problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, able to articulate technical complexities to non‑technical audiences
• Stakeholder management and relationship‑building experience
• Organised, professional, and a motivating presence within the team

Why Join Us?

At Premex Group, we believe in nurturing talent. As a Junior Test Analyst, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow into a senior testing role. You’ll be part of a supportive environment where innovation, collaboration, and quality are at the heart of everything we do.

Apply today and take the first step towards building a rewarding career in software testing with Premex Group!

The deadline for this role is Friday 12 th December 2025 – The interviews will take place in the new year for this role. This is an internal only role and we will not be accepting agency or external CVs.