Test Analyst

Job Title: Test Analyst
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Day Rate: £300 - £350 (Inside IR35)
Start Date: Immediately
Job Type: Contract

We are seeking an experienced Test Analyst / Test Lead to join our delivery team, supporting the successful implementation of high-quality software solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust testing practices across the full software development lifecycle, working closely with cross‑functional stakeholders in an agile environment.

• Analyse and interpret technical documentation, ensuring a clear understanding of quality requirements across software development projects.
• Translate functional requirements and specifications into comprehensive, well‑structured test cases.
• Develop detailed Test Plans, Test Strategies and regular Status Reports.
• Lead daily triage sessions during test execution phases, ensuring effective defect management and prioritisation.
• Perform manual testing across a range of software products, including system, integration and regression testing.
• Execute test cases, analyse results and provide clear, actionable feedback to stakeholders.
• Report, log, track and manage defects using Azure Dev Ops.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (including Development, Product and Business stakeholders) to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Proactively identify, manage and elevate risks and issues where appropriate.
• Support multiple concurrent project/test cycles, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

• Proven experience as a Test Analyst or Test Lead within a software development environment.
• Strong background in manual testing, including system, integration and regression testing.
• Experience managing multiple projects or test cycles simultaneously.
• Familiarity with test automation tools and approaches (desirable).
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Dev Ops.
• Experience working within Agile delivery frameworks.
• ISTQB Practitioner certification (or minimum Foundation level).

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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