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Junior QA

VanRath

Belfast

Hybrid

GBP 28,000 - 29,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior QA Tester for a hybrid role in Belfast. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to contribute to a key software implementation project within the public sector. The ideal candidate will have strong Microsoft Office skills and an eye for detail, assisting in the testing of a third-party software product. You'll be responsible for creating and executing test cases, documenting results, and working closely with both internal stakeholders and the vendor's technical team. If you're looking to gain valuable experience in quality assurance and vendor management, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working
Opportunity to gain experience in vendor management
Competitive salary

Qualifications

  • 1+ year in a QA, testing, or technical support role.
  • Confident with Microsoft Office suite and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support testing of a vendor-supplied system before handover.
  • Create and execute test cases, raising and tracking issues.

Skills

Attention to detail
Microsoft Office skills
Clear communication
Organised and methodical
Defect tracking tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps)

Education

ISTQB Foundation Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Junior QA Tester - Hybrid - Belfast
6-12 Month Temporary Contract | Temp Role | £28-29K per annum (pro rata)

We're seeking a Junior QA Tester to support the testing of a third-party software product before it is rolled out across this Public Sector organisation. This is a hybrid role, ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, solid Microsoft Office skills, and an interest in quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the business in testing a vendor-supplied system before final handover

  • Create and execute test cases, raising and tracking issues

  • Document and communicate test results clearly using Excel and Word

  • Work closely with internal stakeholders and the vendor's technical team

  • Assist with UAT and feedback collection across departments

Skills & Experience Required:

  • 1+ year in a QA, testing, or technical support role

  • Confident with the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook)

  • Clear communicator with strong documentation skills

  • Organised and methodical in test planning and issue logging

  • Exposure to defect tracking tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps

Desirable:

  • ISTQB Foundation Certificate

  • Experience working with or testing third-party/vendor systems

  • Interest in progressing into QA or Business Analysis

Why Join?

  • Be part of a key software implementation project

  • Flexible hybrid working (1-2 days onsite in Belfast)

  • Opportunity to gain experience in vendor management and UAT

  • Competitive salary: £28,000-£29,000 (pro rata)

If you are interested in this role or any other IT contract/temp role please reach out to Jennifer Curran at VANRATH.

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