Contract Test Analyst - Flexible, Part-Time, Full-Cycle QA

Ocho People Ltd.; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working pattern

Job summary

Ocho People Ltd. in Belfast is seeking a hands-on Test Analyst for a 12-month contract, working two days per week. You will own the full testing lifecycle for AUTs, from planning through defect resolution, and ensure software meets end-user requirements.

The role offers genuinely flexible days and an input into testing standards and process improvement, not just ticket execution. You’ll document defects, track progress, and report to stakeholders while aligning with organisational standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Analyst or in a similar software testing role
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and the testing lifecycle
• Experience documenting defects and tracking them through to resolution
• Confident communicator, able to report testing progress clearly to stakeholders
• Able to work from Belfast two days a week

Responsibilities

• Carry out testing procedures to ensure applications meet standards and end-user requirements
• Test software thoroughly to confirm proper operation and freedom from defects
• Document all identified problems and track them through to resolution
• Report progress on testing and problem resolution to relevant stakeholders
• Devise improvements to current testing procedures
• Develop models of possible future testing configurations
• Perform workflow analysis to identify quality improvements
• Recommend quality improvements based on analysis findings

Skills

Testing lifecycle

Defect tracking

Communication

Belfast presence

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

TestRail

Job description

Ocho People Ltd. in Belfast is seeking a hands-on Test Analyst for a 12-month contract, working two days per week. You will own the full testing lifecycle for AUTs, from planning through defect resolution, and ensure software meets end-user requirements.

The role offers genuinely flexible days and an input into testing standards and process improvement, not just ticket execution. You’ll document defects, track progress, and report to stakeholders while aligning with organisational standards.