Senior QA Analyst - Hybrid (Belfast) API & Automation

Expleo; Queen's Island; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

ExpleoAcademy

Competitive benefits

Team‑oriented environment

Job summary

Expleo in Belfast is seeking a Senior QA Analyst to join our hybrid team. You will plan, design and execute manual and automated tests across projects, collaborating with cross‑functional groups and stakeholders.

This role requires hands‑on testing, API and data validation using SQL, Postman, Selenium/Playwright, and Agile/Scrum experience. SC clearance is required for government client work, with 2–3 days per week in the Belfast office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS or equivalent work experience.
• ISTQB Foundation or equivalent QA certification.
• Desirable QA certification or course.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute manual and automated test cases across multiple projects.
• Coordinate testing with senior business stakeholders including UAT.
• API testing with Postman; validate request/response structures and data integrity.
• Write and run SQL queries for backend validation and data verification.
• Collaborate with Developers, BAs, and Product Owners in an Agile environment.
• Log and manage defects using Jira/Azure DevOps; track prioritisation.
• Be cross-functional liaison with 3rd-party, vendor, and client reps as needed.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and risk/estimation activities.
• Drive QA process improvements and test automation initiatives.
• Leverage coding language knowledge (Java/TS/C#) to maintain tests (Selenium/Playwright).

Skills

SQL for data validation

Automated testing (Selenium/Playwright

Analytical & problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or equivalent

ISTQB Foundation

Tools

Postman

Jira

Azure DevOps

Playwright

Selenium

Job description

Expleo in Belfast is seeking a Senior QA Analyst to join our hybrid team. You will plan, design and execute manual and automated tests across projects, collaborating with cross‑functional groups and stakeholders.

This role requires hands‑on testing, API and data validation using SQL, Postman, Selenium/Playwright, and Agile/Scrum experience. SC clearance is required for government client work, with 2–3 days per week in the Belfast office.