QA Analyst

Are you an experienced QA / Test Analyst with a passion for delivering high-quality digital experiences? Do you enjoy working across website transformations, and customer-facing digital platforms? 

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a high-profile digital programme, collaborating with business analysts, developers, stakeholders, and third-party suppliers to deliver a seamless customer experience. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy owning the testing lifecycle from planning through to release, we'd love to hear from you.

Whats in it for you?

• Work on a large-scale website and digital transformation programme
• Take ownership of end-to-end testing activities with real business impact
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders and delivery partners
  
• Opportunity to influence quality processes and user experience outcomes
• Join a supportive team focused on collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement

• Own and maintain test scripts, incorporating feedback from business users and project stakeholders
• Define test scenarios and test cases from high-level business and functional requirements
• Implement and execute functional system, system integration and accessibility tests.
• Prepare all test documentation required to support SIT, UAT, regression and release testing activities
• Manage testing cycles, including execution, coordination of testers, issue management and reporting
• Act as an escalation point for testing-related issues and risks
• Monitor overall test coverage and identify potential gaps in quality assurance activities
• Define required test data and ensure appropriate environments are available for testing
• Log, track and manage defects through to resolution using Azure DevOps, Jira or similar tools
• Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts and suppliers to resolve issues efficiently
• Produce clear testing metrics, reports and recommendations for project stakeholders
• Support post-release validation and quality assurance activities

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience
• ISTQB Foundation Certification desirable
• Additional software testing certification is advantageous

• Strong functional, integration and regression testing experience
• Ability to create detailed test scenarios and test scripts from business requirements
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and reporting skills
• Knowledge of web technologies and cross-browser/device testing methodologies

• Proven experience as a QA Analyst, Test Analyst or Software Tester within digital delivery environments
• Experience testing public-facing websites and digital customer journeys
• Experience supporting SIT, UAT, regression and post-release testing activities
• Experience managing defects using Azure DevOps, Jira or similar defect management tools
• Experience working alongside business analysts, developers and project teams
• Experience working with third-party suppliers and external delivery partners
• Experience with accessibility testing and accessibility testing tools preferred
• Experience testing website migrations, redesigns or platform upgrades
• Experience within regulated or compliance-driven environments
• API testing experience and exposure to modern digital architectures
• Experience of testing as part of an Agile Cross-functional team
• Experience of testing at the database layer, including use of SQL Server.

• Hybrid Working Model – 3 days onsite in Belfast and 2 days remote.
• This role requires legal authorisation to work in the UK and eligibility for SC-level Clearance.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more!   
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
    

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive