Test Analyst

The Role

As a QA Tester, you'll be involved throughout the testing life cycle, from analysing requirements and defining test approaches through to executing functional, integration and end-to-end testing.

You'll work closely with developers, business analysts and project stakeholders to ensure high-quality software is delivered on time.

This role offers a varied workload across multiple projects, with the opportunity to contribute to both manual and automated testing activities while working within an established Agile team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and executing manual and automated test scripts.
• Producing Test Approaches, Test Plans and Test Completion Reports.
• Performing Functional System Testing, Integration Testing and supporting End-to-End testing.
• Creating test scenarios and preparing test data from business and technical requirements.
• Identifying, recording and tracking defects through to resolution.
• Working collaboratively with delivery teams and external suppliers.
• Providing regular updates on testing progress, risks and issues.
• Supporting continuous improvements in testing processes and quality assurance.

What We're Looking For

• Active SC Clearance.
• ISTQB Foundation Certification.
• Experience in both manual and automated software testing.
• Strong Functional and Integration Testing experience.
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman.
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with Oracle or other relational databases.
• Experience testing Data Warehouses, Data Marts, Data Migration or ETL solutions.
• Experience working within Agile delivery teams.
• Knowledge of AWS environments.
• Experience using Jira, Zephyr Scale (or similar Test Management tools) and Git.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's On Offer

• 6-month initial contract with potential extension.
• Hybrid working with just two days per week onsite in Telford.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile government programme delivering impactful technology solutions.
• Collaborative Agile environment with experienced technical teams.