Senior QA Analyst

Expleo; Antrim; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced QA Analyst with hands-on testing expertise and a solid understanding of Agile delivery. The role requires planning and executing test cases, performing API testing using Postman, and collaborating within cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in software testing, proficiency in SQL, and familiarity with tools like Jira and Azure DevOps. The position offers a hybrid work model with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Pension plan

Employee wellbeing programme

25 days annual leave

Flexible working model

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in software testing or QA roles.
• Hands-on experience with API testing using Postman.
• Proficiency in MS SQL Server and t-SQL for data validation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute manual test cases for multiple projects.
• Liaise with business representatives for User Acceptance Testing.
• Log, track, and manage defects using ALM tools.

Skills

Software testing experience

API testing

MS SQL Server

Agile/Scrum experience

Application Lifecycle Management tools

Test automation frameworks

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

ISTQB Foundation

Quality Assurance certification

Tools

Postman

Jira

Azure DevOps

Selenium

Playwright

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced QA Analyst to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with strong hands‑on testing expertise, a solid understanding of Agile delivery, and the ability to work effectively within cross‑functional teams.

The successful candidate will be based in Northern Ireland and able to attend our Belfast office 2‑3 days per week as part of our hybrid working model.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute manual test cases across multiple projects and platforms.
• Liaise with senior business representatives to plan, coordinate, and facilitate User Acceptance Testing
• Perform API testing using Postman, including validation of request/response structures and data integrity.
• Write and execute SQL queries (t‑SQL) to validate backend processes and perform data verification.
• Collaborate closely with developers, BAs, and product owners in an Agile environment to ensure high‑quality deliverables.
• Log, track, and manage defects using industry‑standard ALM tools (Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to test planning, risk assessments, and estimation activities.
• Support continuous improvement of QA processes and testing practices.
• Leverage test automation experience and knowledge of coding languages (e.g., Java/Typescript/C#) to create and maintain automated tests using common libraries (e.g., Selenium/Playwright).

Qualifications

• Essential - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience
• ISTQB Foundation
• Desirable - Additional course or certification in Quality Assurance

Essential skills

• 3-5 years' experience in software testing or QA roles. Strong experience working within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Hands‑on experience with API testing, ideally using Postman.
• Proficiency in MS SQL Server and t‑SQL for data validation.
• Experience using Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools, such as Jira or Azure DevOps (preferably both).
• Exposure to at least one test automation language/framework (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desired skills

• Experience in Non‑functional testing techniques
• Experience of leveraging AI/ML tools to augment testing

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ours peers 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
• 25 days annual leave (increased to 27 after 2 years of service)
  Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
• Access to discounts and offers through my Expleo benefits
  Enhanced maternity and paternity, adoption and shared parental leave package
• Flexible, blended working model

“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”.