Skills

DevOps Azure DevOps Test Test Automation Defect Management Regression Testing Regression Azure Software Development Agile Recruitment Manual Testing

Job Specifications

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 life cycle, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders in an agile environment.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
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 DevOps.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Development, Product and Business stakeholders) to ensure quality is Embedded throughout the software development life cycle.
Proactively identify, manage and escalate risks and issues where appropriate.
Support multiple concurrent project/test cycles, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:
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 DevOps.
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.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

About the Company

With over 25 years in the technology recruitment sector, Square One is an award-winning specialist recruitment agency. Based in London, we manage recruitment on an international scale with clients ranging from start-ups to global corporations. Our goal is to offer a comprehensive recruitment service for our clients, building long-term relationships with them to ensure candidates receive the best career opportunities possible. Our consultants continually upskill, ensuring that they're at the forefront of industry, market an... Know more