Senior QA Analyst

At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day, and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact.  

We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group – a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across the USA (Michigan and Illinois) and Europe, including Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus and Italy. 

While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do.  Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.   

We’ll talk a bit more about us further down the page, but for now – let’s talk about the role and who we’re looking for… 

A bit about the role 

As a Senior Quality Analyst in our Digital Test team, you'll help ensure the quality, reliability and readiness of digital products across a diverse technology landscape. 

Working closely with Product, Engineering, Architecture and Delivery teams, you'll embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements through to delivery. You'll lead testing activities, shape test strategies, drive continuous improvement, and champion a quality-first mindset. 

This is an opportunity to support products and services that have generated over £45 billion for National Lottery Good Causes. You'll work across a variety of projects, from standalone initiatives to large-scale programmes, becoming a trusted quality expert within the organisation.

What you’ll be doing 

• Define and deliver risk-based testing strategies and exploratory testing. 

• Review requirements, designs and solutions to identify quality risks early. 

• Lead test planning, analysis, execution and reporting activities. 

• Investigate defects and support root cause analysis. 

• Collaborate with Engineering, Product and Delivery teams to improve quality outcomes. 

• Identify opportunities to expand automation and improve testing efficiency. 

• Provide testing estimates, risk assessments and progress updates. 

• Mentor other Quality Analysts and contribute to testing best practices.

What experience we’re looking for 

Essential 

• Demonstratable experience in software testing at Senior QA/Test Analyst level. 

• Strong experience with risk-based and exploratory testing. 

• Experience creating test strategies, plans, cases and reports. 

• Solid understanding of Agile delivery and software development lifecycles. 

• Experience testing APIs, integrations and digital applications. 

• Strong defect management, stakeholder management and communication skills. 

• Experience with tools such as Postman and testing across web and mobile platforms. 

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and quality gates within modern software delivery 

• Log analysis and troubleshooting 

• Experience using API testing tools such as Postman and interpreting JSON, REST and/or GraphQL services 

Desirable 

• Previous experience querying databases and validating data integrity using SQL or MongoDB, Redis or similar. 

• Knowledge with Jira, TestRail, BrowserStack, Splunk or similar tools. 

• Experience in high-volume transactional environments. 

• Exposure to test automation, cloud-native/microservices architectures, and non-functional testing. 

• Mentoring, leadership and cross-team testing coordination experience. 

• Experience using AI-assisted tools to improve testing quality and efficiency. 

• ISTQB Foundation Certification 

About us 

At Allwyn, we are dedicated to changing lives and growing the National Lottery responsibly, championing its positive impact on people, places, and the planet. 

• Innovation - We pride ourselves on it! We’re constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to market to enjoy which is all supported by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.  

• Giving back – Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year license. 

• Sustainability – Our aim is to become a net zero national lottery. We have 2030 targets to decarbonise our operations and energy. We’ve already transitioned to renewable energy providers, made our London and Watford offices zero gas, and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission vehicles. In addition, we’re working with our value chain partners to develop a net zero target date. 

• Empowering every voice – We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, has access to opportunities and can thrive for the benefit of good causes.  Our diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive – whether people play a game in a store or online, because when everyone can play, everyone wins.. 

An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre 

At Allwyn, inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleagues and their families at every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging, we create a workplace where everyone feels valued, rewarded, and empowered to succeed. Our people are more than colleagues - they’re winners, driving positive change and making a real difference in communities. 

Benefits 

• Company Bonus Scheme 

• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5% 

• 26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays) 

• Single Private Health Cover 

• Complimentary Private Medical 

• Income Protection  

• Flexible Benefits – EV Scheme, Money Coach, Will Writing, Mortgage Advice, Dental and Eye Care Schemes. 

• Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption) 

• Wellness Allowance £500 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Discounted Health Assessments 

• Volunteering Days 

• Matched Funding 

We are a Disability Confident Leader which means we’ve taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job. 

If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.