Functional Test Analyst

Summary: The Functional Test Analyst role involves supporting application testing within a secure environment, requiring a hands-on tester to validate application behavior and collaborate with multiple delivery teams. The position is based in London and offers a flexible working arrangement of three days onsite and two days remote. Candidates must possess SC or DV clearance and have experience in functional and automated testing. The contract is rolling for six months with an outside IR35 status.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validate application behaviour against requirements
• Execute test scenarios and document test results
• Identify risk areas associated with project delivery and testing objectives
• Define and implement an appropriate test framework
• Determine and manage testing environment requirements
• Create automated test scripts where required
• Collaborate with multiple teams to agree testing criteria
• Analyse test data and produce reports, defect lists, and recommendations

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of the Microsoft technology stack
• Previous experience supporting server migrations
• Experience with functional and automated testing
• Familiarity with Linux and Docker (desirable, not essential)
• Experience using Jira and Wiki tools (desirable)
• Comfortable working remotely and with distributed teams
• Experience working in air-gapped environments (desirable)

Salary (Rate): £450 per day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Functional Test Analyst

£400 - £450 per day (Outside IR35) | London | 6 months rolling
3 days onsite/2 days remote | Start ASAP
SC or DV clearance required

Our client is seeking an experienced Functional Test Analyst to support application testing within a secure environment. This role requires a hands-on tester who can validate application behaviour, define testing approaches, and work closely with multiple delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate application behaviour against requirements

• Execute test scenarios and document test results

• Identify risk areas associated with project delivery and testing objectives

• Define and implement an appropriate test framework

• Determine and manage testing environment requirements

• Create automated test scripts where required

• Collaborate with multiple teams to agree testing criteria

• Analyse test data and produce reports, defect lists, and recommendations

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of the Microsoft technology stack

• Previous experience supporting server migrations

• Experience with functional and automated testing

• Familiarity with Linux and Docker (desirable, not essential)

• Experience using Jira and Wiki tools (desirable)

• Comfortable working remotely and with distributed teams

• Experience working in air-gapped environments (desirable)