Quality Analyst – QA/UAT | SQL & Database Testing

Candidzone L.L.C.; Qatar; On-site; QAR 144,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Candidzone L.L.C. in Doha is seeking an experienced Quality Analyst – QA/UAT to ensure data accuracy, application quality, and reliable reporting through thorough testing and validation.

The role emphasizes functional and database testing, report validation, data verification, and supporting UAT. Strong hands-on SQL, Oracle/SQL Server, Postman, SOAP, and Azure DevOps expertise are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Strong practical experience in SQL and database testing.
• Experience with report validation, data verification, reconciliation, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with functional testing, including test case design and execution.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, database, and UAT testing activities.
• Write and execute SQL queries for report validation and data verification.
• Conduct data reconciliation and investigate data discrepancies.
• Perform database testing using Oracle and/or SQL Server.
• Design, execute, and maintain comprehensive test cases.
• Identify, document, track, and validate software defects.
• Conduct regression and smoke testing as required.
• Support UAT activities.
• Perform API testing using Postman and SOAP.
• Utilize Azure DevOps or similar test management tools.
• Maintain QA documentation and records.
• Support QA process improvements.

Skills

SQL

Database testing

Report validation

Functional testing

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Postman

SOAP

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

Location

Doha

Job Category

• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Engineering & Technical
• Others / Miscellaneous

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quality Analyst – QA/UAT with strong hands‑on expertise in SQL, database testing, report validation, and functional testing. The role is focused on ensuring data accuracy, application quality, and reliable reporting through comprehensive testing and validation activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for executing functional and database testing, validating reports and data, identifying and tracking defects, and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Strong practical SQL expertise is essential for performing data verification, reconciliation, troubleshooting, and report validation.

This position offers opportunities for career growth and professional development within software quality assurance and testing. Candidates will have the opportunity to strengthen their expertise across database testing, API testing, UAT, testing methodologies, and QA process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform functional, database, and UAT testing activities.
• Write and execute SQL queries for report validation and data verification.
• Conduct data reconciliation and investigate data discrepancies.
• Perform database testing using Oracle and/or SQL Server.
• Design, execute, and maintain comprehensive test cases.
• Identify, document, track, and validate software defects.
• Conduct regression and smoke testing as required.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
• Perform API testing using tools such as Postman and SOAP.
• Utilize test case management and defect tracking tools such as Azure DevOps or similar platforms.
• Maintain accurate testing documentation and QA records.
• Support continuous improvement of QA processes and testing practices.
• Collaborate with relevant technical and business teams to troubleshoot and resolve testing issues.
• Apply analytical and problem‑solving skills to ensure software and data quality.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Relevant professional experience in Software Testing or Quality Assurance.
• Strong practical experience in SQL and database testing.
• Hands‑on experience with report validation, data verification, reconciliation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in functional testing, including test case design and execution.

Technical Skills

• Advanced practical knowledge of SQL is mandatory.
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle and/or SQL Server.
• Strong understanding of functional testing.
• Knowledge of regression testing, smoke testing, and UAT.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or comparable test case management and defect tracking tools.
• Experience with API testing using Postman and SOAP.
• Basic understanding of automation testing concepts.
• Strong testing documentation and defect management skills.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to support QA process improvements and maintain high testing standards.

Important Candidate Requirement

Strong hands‑on SQL expertise is mandatory. Candidates with only basic or theoretical SQL knowledge will not be considered.

Profiles submitted for this position should clearly demonstrate practical experience in SQL, database testing, report validation, and functional testing.

Benefits & Professional Development

The job description does not specify a salary or specific employee benefits.

The role provides opportunities for career progression and professional development in software testing and quality assurance, with exposure to:

• SQL and database testing
• Report and data validation
• Functional testing and UAT
• API testing
• QA process improvement
• Testing methodologies and documentation
• Automation testing concepts
• Test management and defect tracking

Candidates can further develop their technical capabilities through relevant training, certification, and upskilling opportunities in QA, database testing, API testing, automation, and software testing methodologies.