Experienced QA Analyst? Become the Go-To Voice for Quality in a Collaborative Agile Team Our client is looking for a Senior QA Analyst to join their Belfast team. Its a hands-on role across a broad technical stack, where youll own quality on multiple projects and platforms, from test planning right through to UAT. Youll work closely with developers, BAs, Product Owners and senior stakeholders, and youll be the person the team relies on to make sure things work before they go live. Why this role? This isnt a test what youre given position. As the teams primary liaison for quality, youll be trusted to shape how testing is planned, carried out and improved. Youll work with third parties, vendors and business representatives, giving you real visibility and influence beyond the delivery team. Youll also have the scope to bring your automation skills to the table and drive continuous improvement across QA processes and practices. What youll be doing Planning, designing and executing manual and automated test cases across multiple projects and platforms Working with senior business representatives to plan, coordinate and facilitate testing, including UAT Carrying out API testing in Postman, validating request/response structures and data integrity Writing and running SQL queries to validate backend processes and verify data Logging, tracking, prioritising and managing defects in ALM tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps Acting as the teams main point of contact for quality with third-party, vendor and client representatives Taking part in Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement and retrospectives Contributing to test planning, risk assessments and estimation Building and maintaining automated tests using Java, TypeScript or C# with frameworks such as Selenium or Playwright Driving continuous improvement of QA processes and testing practices What theyre looking for A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent work experience ISTQB Foundation certification Strong hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing Experience with API testing (Postman) and SQL A solid understanding of Agile delivery Confidence working with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders An additional QA course or certification (desirable) If youre ready to take ownership of quality in a team that values your input, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat. Skills: QA Analyst, Test Analyst, Manual Testing, Test Automation, Selenium, Playwright, Postman, API Testing, SQL, ISTQB, Jira, Azure DevOps, Agile TPBN1_NI
Senior QA Analyst | Manual & Automation | Belfast in Lisburn employer: Adepta Partners Limited
Join a pioneering EdTech startup in Belfast, where you'll have the unique opportunity to be the first full-time engineering hire and shape the future of education technology. With a strong focus on employee ownership and influence, you'll work closely with the co-founder to drive impactful solutions while enjoying a hybrid work model and a supportive culture that values quality and innovation. This is your chance to make a real difference in how schools operate, all while being part of a dynamic and growing team.
