Quality Assurance Analyst II - Java, TDD, BDD

Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst -  Java, TDD, BDD to join our ever evolving Cambridge-based delivery teams and help shape the future of global commerce. What you’ll own As a Quality Assurance Analyst , you will deliver high-quality software by owning testing activities within your team, driving quality engineering practices, and contributing both technically and collaboratively to team success. You will: Independently analyse requirements, risks, and dependencies to shape effective test strategies and coverage Own testing activities for features or components, ensuring end-to-end quality outcomes Execute thorough testing, including manual, exploratory, and automated testing , with a focus on risk and customer impact Design, build, and maintain automated tests (e.g. Selenium) to enhance and stabilise the test suite Troubleshoot automation failures and environment issues, identifying root cause and resolving where appropriate Contribute to improving automation frameworks and overall test coverage Analyse and communicate quality risks clearly , producing high-quality defect reports and test completion reports Support release readiness and production validation , ensuring risks are understood and managed Collaborate closely with developers and product stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently and drive outcomes Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives , enhancing testing practices, quality standards, and team ways of working Support junior team members through guidance, pairing and knowledge sharing What you’ll bring Proven experience working in a Quality Assurance or Test Automation role , delivering within agile teams Experience working within an agile development environment (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe) Hands-on experience with test automation , including designing and maintaining automated tests (e.g. Java, Selenium WebDriver) Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate quality risks, trade-offs, and outcomes to stakeholders Familiar with agile testing practices such as BDD, TDD, or similar approaches An understanding of software testing principles , including test strategy, planning, prioritisation, and risk-based testing, with a mindset of continuous improvement Experience analysing requirements and user stories to independently determine test coverage and risk Confidence in problem solving and independent investigation , including troubleshooting issues across systems Experience collaborating within cross-functional teams and driving issues through to resolution About the Role Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We are looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst 2 to join our Cambridge-based delivery teams, working on one of the highest‑volume global payment platforms in the world. Our platform processes millions of transactions daily, with a strong emphasis on robustness, security, scalability, and quality engineering excellence . You will be part of a cross-functional agile team consisting of developers, QA analysts, product owners, analysts, and a scrum master. Each team owns its backlog end-to-end - from discovery through delivery and post-live support - operating within Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe frameworks as appropriate. As a QA2, you will play a key role in driving quality within your team , operating with a high level of independence while influencing quality outcomes, supporting others, and contributing to continuous improvement. What makes a Globalpayer? Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do. Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global. #LI-AB1