£375 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: The Senior Test Analyst role focuses on System Integration Testing (SIT) and System Testing within a fast-paced delivery environment. The position requires strong technical skills to ensure the quality and reliability of complex integrated Back End systems. The analyst will work with Windows-based applications and enterprise databases, contributing to both manual and automated testing efforts. This role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days onsite in London, with a competitive day rate offered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse user stories, acceptance criteria, and definitions of done to design and execute high-quality test scripts
- Create and maintain accurate test artefacts to support each software release
- Prepare detailed test scripts covering system and integration-level scenarios, validating expected business outcomes
- Execute System Integration Testing and System Testing across multiple applications and data platforms
- Identify, log, and track defects with clear evidence, ensuring timely resolution
- Work closely with developers to improve testability and support rapid defect turnaround
- Provide regular feedback to developers and test management on quality, risks, and progress
- Support scoping and estimation of testing effort for new user stories and backlog items
- Ensure all testing activity aligns with agreed schedules, quality standards, and delivery milestones
Key Skills:
- 10+ years of testing experience, particularly within System Integration Testing (SIT) and System Testing in complex environments
- Strong manual testing background with exposure to automated testing approaches
- Hands-on experience testing applications using Oracle, SQL Server, and/or GCP BigQuery
- Experience testing Windows-based and database-driven applications
- Excellent defect management, documentation, and communication skills
- Comfortable working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments
Salary (Rate): £375 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Senior Test Analyst - Systems Integration Testing
Location: London (Hybrid - 2/3 days onsite) Day Rate: Up to £375 per day (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP
We're supporting a well-established organisation seeking a Senior Test Analyst with strong expertise in System Integration Testing (SIT) and System Testing to join a fast-paced delivery environment. This role is highly technical and hands-on, focused on ensuring the quality and reliability of complex integrated Back End systems.
You'll be working across Windows-based applications and enterprise databases, including Oracle, GCP BigQuery, and SQL Server, contributing to both manual and automated testing activities within a collaborative delivery team.
Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyse user stories, acceptance criteria, and definitions of done to design and execute high-quality test scripts
Create and maintain accurate test artefacts to support each software release
Prepare detailed test scripts covering system and integration-level scenarios, validating expected business outcomes
Execute System Integration Testing and System Testing across multiple applications and data platforms
Identify, log, and track defects with clear evidence, ensuring timely resolution
Work closely with developers to improve testability and support rapid defect turnaround
Provide regular feedback to developers and test management on quality, risks, and progress
Support scoping and estimation of testing effort for new user stories and backlog items
Ensure all testing activity aligns with agreed schedules, quality standards, and delivery milestones
Required Experience
10+ years of testing experience, particularly within System Integration Testing (SIT) and System Testing in complex environments
Strong manual testing background with exposure to automated testing approaches
Hands-on experience testing applications using Oracle, SQL Server, and/or GCP BigQuery
Experience testing Windows-based and database-driven applications
Excellent defect management, documentation, and communication skills
Comfortable working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.