Senior Test Analyst - Systems Integration Testing

McGregor Boyall; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established organization in the UK is looking for a Senior Test Analyst specializing in System Integration Testing. You will be involved in both manual and automated testing of complex integrated systems. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of testing experience, strong skills in Oracle and SQL Server, and the ability to work in a hybrid format. This role offers a competitive rate of up to £375 per day and requires expertise in defect management and agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of testing experience, especially in System Integration Testing and System Testing.
• Strong background in manual testing with knowledge of automated approaches.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle, SQL Server, and GCP BigQuery.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute high-quality test scripts based on user stories.
• Prepare and maintain accurate test artifacts for software releases.
• Execute System Integration Testing and System Testing across multiple platforms.
• Identify and track defects, ensuring timely resolution.

Skills

System Integration Testing

Manual testing

Automated testing

Oracle

SQL Server

GCP BigQuery

Agile environments

Job description

Senior Test Analyst - Systems Integration Testing

Location : London (Hybrid - 2 / 3 days onsite)

Day Rate : Up to £375 per day (Inside IR35)

Start Date : ASAP

We're supporting a well-established organisation seeking a Senior Test Analyst with strong expertise in System Integration Testing (SIT) and System Testing to join a fast-paced delivery environment. This role is highly technical and hands‑on, focused on ensuring the quality and reliability of complex integrated back-end systems.

You’ll be working across Windows-based applications and enterprise databases , including Oracle, GCP BigQuery, and SQL Server , contributing to both manual and automated testing activities within a collaborative delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse user stories, acceptance criteria, and definitions of done to design and execute high-quality test scripts

Create and maintain accurate test artefacts to support each software release

Prepare detailed test scripts covering system and integration-level scenarios, validating expected business outcomes

Execute System Integration Testing and System Testing across multiple applications and data platforms

Identify, log, and track defects with clear evidence, ensuring timely resolution

Work closely with developers to improve testability and support rapid defect turnaround

Provide regular feedback to developers and test management on quality, risks, and progress

Support scoping and estimation of testing effort for new user stories and backlog items

Ensure all testing activity aligns with agreed schedules, quality standards, and delivery milestones

Required Experience

10+ years of testing experience, particularly within System Integration Testing (SIT) and System Testing in complex environments

Strong manual testing background with exposure to automated testing approaches

Hands‑on experience testing applications using Oracle, SQL Server, and / or GCP BigQuery

Experience testing Windows-based and database-driven applications

Excellent defect management, documentation, and communication skills

Comfortable working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.