Contract Mid/Senior QA Analyst

Contract Mid/Senior QA Analyst

Posted 7 days ago by VE3

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£300 Per day
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City Of London, England, United Kingdom
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Summary: The role of Contract Mid/Senior QA Analyst involves working remotely to ensure the quality of payroll systems through manual and automated testing. The position requires expertise in payroll calculations, tax compliance, and software validation, with a focus on UK regulations. The contract is for 12 months with a strong likelihood of extension, and it falls inside IR35 regulations. Candidates must be available to start immediately and work during UK business hours.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and execute detailed manual test cases for payroll-related features using TestRail or similar tools.
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium with Java or Python for regression and functional testing.
  • Validate payroll calculation logic, including NI contributions, tax codes, student loan deductions, and statutory payments.
  • Simulate and create payroll datasets that cover varied worker scenarios.
  • Use HMRC API endpoints to validate system integration.
  • Conduct end-to-end testing of desktop-based applications, focusing on cross-platform compatibility and performance.
  • Log, triage, and track defects using JIRA, GitHub, or similar issue management systems.
  • Collaborate in Agile sprints and ceremonies with developers, analysts, and product owners.
  • Maintain and configure Dockerised test environments, including CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
  • Apply robust QA processes throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulatory and HMRC standards.

Key Skills:

  • Strong payroll testing background with understanding of UK payroll cycles and statutory obligations.
  • Proven experience in NI category letters and contribution calculations, PAYE tax band logic, and employment allowance interactions.
  • Working knowledge of desktop payroll applications.
  • Experience writing test cases and automating test scripts using Selenium with Java or Python.
  • Familiarity with HMRC’s technical documentation and API schemas.
  • Proficient with version control (GIT) and CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
  • Experience using Docker and managing isolated testing environments.
  • Strong understanding of manual and automated testing practices within Agile and Waterfall models.

Salary (Rate): £300 daily

City: City Of London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Contract Mid/Senior QA Analyst

Location: Remote – UK-based applicants only

Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Duration: 12 months (with strong likelihood of extension)

Day Rate: £300 per day

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented QA Analyst (Mid to Senior Level) with deep expertise in payroll systems. This is a fully remote contract role, open to UK-based professionals only, and falls Inside IR35. You’ll be responsible for designing, executing, and maintaining both manual and automated test suites, with a special emphasis on complex payroll calculations, National Insurance (NI), tax compliance, and desktop software validation.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and execute detailed manual test cases for payroll-related features using TestRail or similar tools.
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium with Java or Python for regression and functional testing.
  • Validate payroll calculation logic, including: NI contributions (primary and secondary) Tax codes and thresholds Student loan deductions Statutory payments (e.g., SMP, SPP, SSP)
  • Simulate and create payroll datasets that cover varied worker scenarios (e.g. full-time, part-time, irregular pay).
  • Use HMRC API endpoints (e.g., RTI submissions, NVR checks, FPS/EPS generation) to validate system integration.
  • Conduct end-to-end testing of desktop-based applications, with a focus on cross-platform compatibility, performance, and UI consistency.
  • Log, triage, and track defects using JIRA, GitHub, or similar issue management systems.
  • Collaborate in Agile sprints and ceremonies with developers, analysts, and product owners.
  • Maintain and configure Dockerised test environments, including CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
  • Apply robust QA processes throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring compliance with regulatory and HMRC standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong payroll testing background with deep understanding of UK payroll cycles, PAYE, and statutory obligations.
  • Proven hands-on experience in: NI category letters and contribution calculations PAYE tax band logic, personal allowances, and thresholds Apprenticeship levy and employment allowance interactions
  • Working knowledge of desktop payroll applications.
  • Solid experience writing test cases and automating test scripts using Selenium with Java or Python.
  • Familiarity with HMRC’s technical documentation and API schemas.
  • Proficient with version control (GIT) and CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
  • Experience using Docker and managing isolated testing environments.
  • Strong understanding of manual and automated testing practices within Agile and Waterfall models.

Desirable Skills

  • Familiarity with RTI submissions (FPS, EPS), NVR responses, and error message validations from HMRC.
  • Experience creating or maintaining an automated testing framework.
  • Confidence in writing test data scenarios that include irregular earnings, leavers/joiners, pension contributions, and holiday pay.
  • Cross-platform testing experience: Windows, Linux, macOS.
  • Working with virtualisation environments (e.g., Hyper-V, VirtualBox).
  • ISEB/ISTQB certification or other industry-recognised QA qualifications.
  • Awareness of bilingual testing needs, such as English/Welsh UI compliance (desirable but not essential).

Engagement Terms

IR35 Status: Inside IR35 – contractors must work via a compliant umbrella company or PAYE setup.

Remote Working: Fully remote. Must be able to work during UK business hours.

Onboarding Requirements: Proof of Right to Work in the UK Agreement to Inside IR35 contract terms Available to start immediately or within short notice

Why This Role?

  • Work on critical national infrastructure systems used by thousands of UK employers
  • Deepen your domain expertise in compliance and payroll automation
  • Collaborate in a supportive, technically sound QA team
  • Long-term visibility with a 1-year contract and strong extension potential
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