Quality Assurance Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT sector is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst for a 12-month contract in South West London. The role involves collaborating with the development team to enhance testing processes and ensure high-quality deliverables. Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of SQL, API testing, and experience with automation practices, supporting both project and business-as-usual activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA processes and standards.
• Understanding of SQL and database testing.
• Familiarity with test automation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining and creating test scenarios.
• Support on automation test scripts and UAT.
• Document Test Plans and draft test closure plans.

Skills

Test Scenario creation and planning

Test Plan and Test Closure reports

Software Design Lifecycle

API Testing

SQL Automation

Tools

Microsoft Sharepoint

Team Foundation Server

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Client:

XCM

Location:

south west london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

XCM are looking for a QA Analyst on a 12 month contract.

Primary Purpose

The primary purpose of the role is to support the testing of SQL database development and integrated CRM or Reporting Applications. This will be delivered, through excellent facilitation of requirements within a team environment, through to the successful completion of all designated Projects to the team, which will be specified, estimated and delivered to schedule.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist in the definition and creation of test scenarios for all projects

· Support on the creation of automation test scripts

· Support UAT (defects and creation of test logs)

· Ensure Test Plans are always documented in full and populated

· Liaise directly with Business Analysts / Development team as needed to define test scenarios and resolve issues

· Support UAT resources and queries of the system

· Liaise with the Test Lead to define the test strategy for the business

· Support business as usual activities on databases as needed

· Draft test closure plans for sign-off from internal and external stakeholders

· Report status to relevant stakeholders in the project highlighting risks and issues within testing as needed

· Support on XCM initiatives involving the test team

Experience, Knowledge

· Test Scenario creation and planning

· Test Plan and Test Closure reports

· Software Design Lifecycle

· People Management (Desirable)

· Microsoft Sharepoint (Desirable)

· Team Foundation Server (Desirable)

· SQL Automation (Desirable)

· API Testing (Desirable)

· Data Migration / Data Integration (Desirable)