Test Analyst - #2177672
BCT Resourcing
Date: 1 hour ago
City: London
Salary:
£350
-
£600
/ day
Contract type: Full time
Software Tester / Test Analyst – Permanent & Contract Opportunities
Location: UK Wide – Remote
Job Type: Permanent | Contract | Fixed-Term
Working Pattern: Full-Time | Hybrid | Remote
About the Opportunity
We are seeking experienced Software Testers, Test Analysts and QA Professionals for permanent and contract opportunities across the UK.
Opportunities span financial services, technology, healthcare, professional services, government and the public sector.
Successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring the quality, functionality and reliability of business applications, digital platforms and enterprise systems.
You will collaborate with business analysts, developers, project managers and technical teams to validate requirements, identify defects and support successful software delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute test plans, test scenarios, test scripts and test cases.
Perform functional, system integration, regression and end-to-end testing.
Analyse business requirements and user stories to ensure appropriate test coverage.
Identify, document, track and retest defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
Support System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT).
Validate system interfaces, APIs, databases and data integrations.
Prepare test data and support test environment management.
Collaborate with developers, business analysts and stakeholders to resolve defects.
Produce test execution reports, defect metrics and testing dashboards.
Support test automation, release management and continuous improvement activities.
Required Skills and Experience
Proven experience as a Software Tester, Test Analyst or QA Analyst.
Strong knowledge of manual testing and software testing methodologies.
Experience designing and executing test cases and test scripts.
Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC).
Experience with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery methodologies.
Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail or HP ALM.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Experience working with developers, business analysts and project delivery teams.
Desirable Experience
Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:
Test Automation: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress or similar tools.
API Testing: Postman, SoapUI or REST APIs.
Database Testing: SQL, data validation and reconciliation.
ERP Testing: SAP, Oracle, Workday or Microsoft Dynamics.
Financial Services, Banking, HR, Payroll or Finance Transformation.
Performance, Accessibility, Mobile or Cloud Testing.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Java, Python, JavaScript or C# would also be beneficial.
Qualifications
ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Level certifications, BCS Software Testing qualifications or equivalent industry experience would be advantageous.
Relevant practical testing experience will also be considered.
Permanent Opportunities
Permanent positions offer opportunities for long-term career development and involvement in technology transformation, enterprise system implementations and digital delivery programmes.
Indicative Salary: £45,000 – £75,000 per annum, depending on experience and responsibilities.
Contract Opportunities
Contract positions are suitable for experienced testing professionals seeking interim assignments, system implementations and specialist testing engagements.
Indicative Day Rate: £350 – £600 per day (Outside IR35 opportunities).
Contract durations and IR35 status will vary depending on the assignment.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Software Tester, Test Analyst or QA Professional seeking your next permanent or contract opportunity, we would welcome your application.
Submit your CV and register your profile with Corelink Hire to be considered for relevant opportunities matching your skills, experience and preferences.
Employment Types: Permanent | Contract
Location: United Kingdom
Applications: Open to candidates with relevant UK working rights.
Location: UK Wide – Remote
Job Type: Permanent | Contract | Fixed-Term
Working Pattern: Full-Time | Hybrid | Remote
About the Opportunity
We are seeking experienced Software Testers, Test Analysts and QA Professionals for permanent and contract opportunities across the UK.
Opportunities span financial services, technology, healthcare, professional services, government and the public sector.
Successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring the quality, functionality and reliability of business applications, digital platforms and enterprise systems.
You will collaborate with business analysts, developers, project managers and technical teams to validate requirements, identify defects and support successful software delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute test plans, test scenarios, test scripts and test cases.
Perform functional, system integration, regression and end-to-end testing.
Analyse business requirements and user stories to ensure appropriate test coverage.
Identify, document, track and retest defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
Support System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT).
Validate system interfaces, APIs, databases and data integrations.
Prepare test data and support test environment management.
Collaborate with developers, business analysts and stakeholders to resolve defects.
Produce test execution reports, defect metrics and testing dashboards.
Support test automation, release management and continuous improvement activities.
Required Skills and Experience
Proven experience as a Software Tester, Test Analyst or QA Analyst.
Strong knowledge of manual testing and software testing methodologies.
Experience designing and executing test cases and test scripts.
Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC).
Experience with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery methodologies.
Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail or HP ALM.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Experience working with developers, business analysts and project delivery teams.
Desirable Experience
Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:
Test Automation: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress or similar tools.
API Testing: Postman, SoapUI or REST APIs.
Database Testing: SQL, data validation and reconciliation.
ERP Testing: SAP, Oracle, Workday or Microsoft Dynamics.
Financial Services, Banking, HR, Payroll or Finance Transformation.
Performance, Accessibility, Mobile or Cloud Testing.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Java, Python, JavaScript or C# would also be beneficial.
Qualifications
ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Level certifications, BCS Software Testing qualifications or equivalent industry experience would be advantageous.
Relevant practical testing experience will also be considered.
Permanent Opportunities
Permanent positions offer opportunities for long-term career development and involvement in technology transformation, enterprise system implementations and digital delivery programmes.
Indicative Salary: £45,000 – £75,000 per annum, depending on experience and responsibilities.
Contract Opportunities
Contract positions are suitable for experienced testing professionals seeking interim assignments, system implementations and specialist testing engagements.
Indicative Day Rate: £350 – £600 per day (Outside IR35 opportunities).
Contract durations and IR35 status will vary depending on the assignment.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Software Tester, Test Analyst or QA Professional seeking your next permanent or contract opportunity, we would welcome your application.
Submit your CV and register your profile with Corelink Hire to be considered for relevant opportunities matching your skills, experience and preferences.
Employment Types: Permanent | Contract
Location: United Kingdom
Applications: Open to candidates with relevant UK working rights.
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