Software Test Analyst

Wren Kitchens Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK kitchen company is seeking a Software Test Analyst to assist with functional testing of IT systems in a hybrid role based at Barton-upon-Career. The successful candidate will ensure code quality, manage testing activities, and support system developers in creating functional solutions. Candidates should possess knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience in testing various applications. This position comes with multiple benefits including personal development budgets, gym access, and staff discounts.

Benefits

Life Assurance after 2 years' service

Access to health and discount platform

Personalised progression plan

Individual training budget

Staff discount on kitchen purchases

Eye Care Vouchers

Refer a Friend Scheme

Free onsite gym

Qualifications

• Experience testing web, mobile/tablet, and design applications.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and iterative development.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for technical explanations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ticketing systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with functional system testing across all projects.
• Plan and organise testing activities, mentor others.
• Ensure continuous quality throughout feature releases.
• Work with system developers to create usable IT solutions.

Skills

Experience testing web and mobile applications

Solid understanding of Agile methodologies

Basic knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented and self-motivated

Education

ISTQB Certified (Foundation level or higher)

Educated to degree level

Tools

JIRA

Automated testing strategies

Job description

About The Role

Software Test Analysts at Wren play a key role in ensuring IT systems meet requirements and function correctly. Working within a large team of over 100 including developers, testers, and artists, they help maintain code quality, meet tight deadlines, and ensure systems (both in-house and third-party ERP) are issue‑free and user‑ready. The role also involves documenting systems and coordinating large testing projects. This is a Hybrid role based at Barton‑upon‑Career, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

What Wren offer

• Life Assurance after 2 years’ service
• Access to Benenden health and discount platform after 1 year of continuous service
• Personalised progression plan with clear career opportunities
• Individual training budget for personal development
• Staff discount on purchasing a kitchen/bedroom after 1 year of continuous service
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Free onsite gym

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with functional system testing across all projects, generating and executing detailed test cases
• Planning and organising testing activities, mentoring, and delegating tasks where appropriate
• Responsible for ensuring continuous quality throughout feature releases
• Working with system developers to create usable IT solutions
• Daily interaction within Project teams and Stakeholders
• Identification of problems and solution formulation
• Proactive identification of department improvement

Desired skills and knowledge

• Experience testing web, mobile/tablet, and design applications, with aalyk; solid understanding of Agile methodologies and iterative development
• ISTQB Certified (Foundation level or higher) and educated to degree level
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, and familiarity with automated testing strategies
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving skills, with튜 ability to work to strict deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining technical issues to non‑technical audiences
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with ticketing systems such as JIRA
• Highly detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to work both independently and within Agile teams
• Advanced literacy, numeracy, and fluency in spoken and written English

About The Company

Wren Kitchens are not only passionate about kitchens, we are passionate about our people! We have achieved incredible milestones over the years; opening over 100 showrooms, launching in the USA, and winning multiple awards including the UK’s Number 1 place to work! This is thanks to our team, the Wren family, who have inspired us to push limits and make a difference. With our exponential growth, we are looking for incredible individuals to join us and continue our success story!