QA Tester

Quality Assurance Tester (QAT) x2 – Azure / Web / Low-Code £300–£335 per day (Inside IR35)
6 Month Initial Contract
UK – Hybrid (Executive Agency)
We are looking to engage two experienced Quality Assurance Testers (QAT) to join a high-profile programme within a UK Executive Agency.
This is an excellent opportunity for self-sufficient, delivery-focused testers who can take full ownership of testing activity and operate with minimal supervision.

Role Overview
You will be responsible for leading and driving testing activities end-to-end, ensuring high-quality delivery across complex systems and platforms. The role requires individuals who can confidently shape testing approaches, identify risks early, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver testing activities across the full lifecycle
• Design, plan and execute test strategies across web, cloud (Azure), and low-code platforms (Appian/D365)
• Develop and execute detailed test plans and test cases
• Perform functional testing across large-scale systems, including:
  • Regression
  • UAT
  • Smoke testing
  • Integration testing
• Carry out UI, API, cross-browser/device, and integration testing
• Manage defects end-to-end (logging, categorisation, prioritisation)
• Work closely with developers, delivery teams, vendors and stakeholders
• Communicate test outcomes clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Support and mentor junior testers and contribute to continuous improvement

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering testing across complex, large-scale systems
• Strong background in manual functional testing
• Experience with Azure and web-based applications
• Exposure to low-code platforms such as Appian or Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Hands-on experience with tools such as:
  • JIRA
  • Zephyr
  • TestRail
  • Confluence
• Ability to work independently and proactively drive testing activity

Additional Requirement

• Awareness of testing considerations for AI-enabled or data-driven applications, including:
  • Data quality
  • Reliability
  • Integration points
  • Risk management

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of test automation principles/tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
• Understanding of change management processes
• Basic awareness of non-functional testing
• ISTQB (or equivalent) certification

Quality Assurance Tester (QAT) x2 – Azure / Web / Low-Code £300–£335 per day (Inside IR35)