Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst – Permanent - £55,000 - £62,000

Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You’ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

About Sage:

Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely. 

Our guaranteed independence means we’re free to:

• Do more – supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact

• Work together – building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning

• Think long-term – experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas

About our Team:

Our team ensures the integrity and reliability of our business systems, working closely with various departments to successfully implement and maintain high standards. We are ambitious, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement, making a tangible impact on the quality of our software applications.

Could you be our new Senior Quality Assurance Analyst? Are you?

• Proficient in manual and regression testing for enterprise level complex systems, integrated systems from an end-to-end perspective, adept at identifying risks and ensuring high-quality releases.

• Enthusiastic about system integration, leveraging deep domain knowledge to foresee and address challenges.

• Confident in designing robust test cases and driving defect management, ensuring clear documentation, effective prioritization, and collaborative resolution with teams and vendors.

• Represent Quality Assurance in Agile ceremonies, contributing meaningfully to planning, standups, reviews, retrospectives, and project meetings.

• Passionate about quality process improvements, suggesting enhancements and championing best practices for continuous improvement.

• Experienced with API, performance, and database testing, data migration using Excel and basic Python; open to growing automation skills.

• Comfortable in leveraging GenAI tools to streamline Quality Assurance activities, improve efficiency, and boost team productivity.

• A reliable teammate with strong communication skills, fostering knowledge sharing, adaptability, and an inclusive, respectful team culture.

Your new role:

As a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst, you will play a vital role in determining and maintaining the highest standards of performance and functionality. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivers reliable, high-quality releases by thoroughly testing complex features and integrations.

• Supports team growth by sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and helping teammates overcome challenges.

• Improves test coverage and reduces risk by exploring requirements deeply and identifying potential issues early.

• Builds strong cross team relationships through open, respectful, and collaborative communication.

• Strengthens product stability with skilled manual testing and consistent quality practices.

• Contributes to long-term efficiency by running automation tests and steadily developing automation skills.

• Creates a welcoming, inclusive team environment by helping with hiring, onboarding, and knowledge sharing.

• Enhances Quality Assurance and Agile practices by offering ideas, refining processes, and ensuring all voices are heard.

Overview of benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with 2 additional floating personal days.

• Hybrid working up to 2 days per week in office and a home working allowance.

• Life assurance, income protection, and travel insurance.

• Private medical cover and access to the company doctor.

• Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications, including access to Sage books and journals.

• Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office.

• Healthy lifestyle reimbursement and anniversary trips.

• Access to Company loans (season ticket loan, rental deposit loan, cycle loan).

We’re a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1). If you’d like to apply under this scheme, please let us know in your application.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you’d like to request reasonable adjustments, please email [email protected] . Please note we only accept applications via email if an adjustment has been agreed.

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th February 2026

To ensure we can give each application the attention it deserves, we may consider bringing the closing date forward. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sage, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and to sustaining a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages authenticity, and builds a deep sense of belonging. We encourage applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or belief as crafting value through diversity is what makes us strong.