QA Analyst

Expleo; Queen's Island; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working in Belfast

ExpleoAcademy training

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Expleo in Belfast is seeking an experienced QA / Test Analyst to drive testing across a major website and digital platform initiative. You will own testing lifecycles, collaborate with business analysts, developers and suppliers, and ensure high-quality customer experiences.

The role focuses on CMS-driven testing, accessibility, and end-to-end validation, with a hybrid setup requiring 3 days onsite in Belfast and 2 days remote. A strong testing background and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering QA testing for public-facing digital platforms.
• Ability to define test scenarios from business requirements.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of web technologies and cross-browser testing methodologies.

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.

Skills

QA testing

CMS testing

Accessibility testing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Overview

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
• ExpleoAcademy - 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