QAT Analyst

We are looking for a QAT Analyst to join a high-performing programme delivery team. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to validate critical business requirements, implement automated test packs, and ensure software solutions meet rigorous quality, accessibility, and performance standards., * Test Execution and Reporting: Conduct hands-on testing across front-end, back-end, API, integration, system, migration, and end-to-end testing cycles. Provide regular updates to the Test Lead regarding testing progress, defects, and quality findings.

• Test Automation: Develop, execute, and maintain automated regression, smoke, and sanity test packs using low-code frameworks alongside automated testing tools.
• CI/CD Integration: Support automated test execution within GitLab CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality gates.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Developers, Business Analysts, and Product Owners to analyse requirements, refine acceptance criteria, and create comprehensive test scenarios.
• Non-Functional Testing: Contribute actively to accessibility, performance, and reliability testing activities.
• Defect and Risk Management: Identify, log, and triage defects in a timely manner, performing root-cause analysis and escalating testing risks where appropriate.
• Standards and Governance: Follow established QA processes, testing standards, and best practices throughout the software delivery lifecycle.

• Proven track record as a QAT Analyst delivering functional, migration, and integration testing across complex architectures.
• Strong hands-on automation experience across UI, API, and system layers.
• Solid working knowledge of automation frameworks using Playwright, Python, or Java.
• Practical experience designing and running API test suites.
• Familiarity with version control workflows using Git and pipeline orchestration in GitLab CI/CD.
• Competent in data validation and migration testing to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Working knowledge of accessibility, security, and performance testing principles.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate quality metrics and technical defects to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Toolkit

• Automation and Scripting: Playwright, Python, Java
• API Testing: Insomnia (or similar REST tools)
• Source Control and CI/CD: Git, GitLab
• Cloud and Databases: Azure, AWS, MongoDB
• Development Environments: VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA
• Collaboration and Delivery: Jira, Confluence