QA Analyst

Expleo Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expleo Academy

Medical and dental insurance

Pension

Wellbeing programme

Sports and social events

Job summary

Expleo is seeking an experienced QA Analyst to own testing across a major website and digital platform initiative in Belfast. You’ll collaborate with business analysts, developers and suppliers, and manage testing from planning through release to ensure a seamless customer experience.

The role requires strong functional, integration and accessibility testing, CMS testing experience (Kentico or Xperience by Kentico preferred), and hands-on use of Azure DevOps or Jira.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or equivalent.
• ISTQB Foundation Certification desirable.
• Additional software testing or accessibility certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain test scripts, incorporating feedback from business users and stakeholders.
• Define test scenarios and test cases from requirements.
• Execute functional, system integration and accessibility tests.
• Prepare test documentation for SIT, UAT, regression and release testing.
• Manage testing cycles, including execution, tester coordination and reporting.
• Log and track defects through to resolution using Azure DevOps or Jira.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Produce testing metrics and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Support post-release validation and QA activities.

Skills

CMS testing

Functional testing

Regression testing

Stakeholder communication

Accessibility testing

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related

ISTQB Foundation Certification

Accessibility certifications advantageous

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Are you an experienced QA / Test Analyst with a passion for delivering high-quality digital experiences? Do you enjoy working across website transformations, CMS implementations, and customer-facing digital platforms? At Expleo, we're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented QA professional to play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of a major website and digital platform initiative.

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
• Exposure to modern CMS technologies, accessibility testing and digital best practices
• Opportunity to influence quality processes and user experience outcomes
• Join a supportive team focused on collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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

Essential Skills

• 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

Experience

• 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
• Key Requirement - CMS Testing Experience
• One of the most important aspects of this role is previous experience testing CMS-driven websites.
• We are particularly interested in candidates with experience of:

Candidates with direct Kentico or Xperience by Kentico testing experience will be especially attractive for this opportunity.

• Kentico
• Xperience by Kentico
• Sitecore
• Umbraco
• Optimizely (Episerver)
• Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
• Drupal
• WordPress Enterprise or similar CMS platform
• Experience with accessibility testing and WCAG 2.2 compliance
• Experience using accessibility testing tools such as Axe, WAVE or Lighthouse
• Experience testing website migrations, redesigns or platform upgrades
• Experience within regulated or compliance-driven environments
• Understanding of SEO, analytics validation and customer journey testing
• API testing experience and exposure to modern digital architectures

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• 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.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers 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