Test Analyst - Quality Assurance Specialist

Our client is a growing software solutions provider specialising in innovative lending and business workflow systems. They deliver high-quality, data-driven web applications designed to streamline financial processes for their customers.

They are now seeking to hire a Test Analyst to drive quality assurance and maintain software integrity across their core platforms. In this role, you will act as a key quality gatekeeper, ensuring all functional, integration, and regression testing activities align with delivery schedules.

Job Responsibilities

Test Planning and Strategy

• Develop comprehensive test strategies and test plans to ensure maximum functional coverage
• Act as a quality gatekeeper to maintain high standards prior to all software releases
• Analyse business requirements and user stories to ensure they are complete and testable
• Provide accurate testing estimations and align activities with delivery schedules

Test Execution and Defect Management

• Execute manual tests and perform thorough functional, integration, and regression testing
• Identify, log, and track software defects with clear reproducible steps and supporting evidence
• Verify defect fixes prior to production release and perform thorough retesting
• Proactively manage testing risks and escalate critical issues in a timely manner

Collaboration and Agile Delivery

• Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings to report progress, blockers, and testing status
• Maintain clear and accurate test documentation, test cases, and regression suites
• Support user acceptance testing activities and assist stakeholders as required

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of commercial experience as a Software Test Analyst or QA Analyst
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, processes, and best practices
• Proven ability to analyse business requirements and translate them into test scenarios
• Solid experience with defect identification, documentation, tracking, and retesting
• Practical experience working within Agile software development environments
• Intermediate experience using JIRA or an equivalent defect management system
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and detailed documentation skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Prior experience testing financial services, banking, lending, or FinTech applications
• Experience with API testing using tools like Postman
• Exposure to test automation frameworks or automated testing tools
• Basic to intermediate SQL querying skills for data validation
• ISTQB Foundation Certificate or an equivalent testing qualification
• Familiarity with security testing concepts, data privacy, or AI tools