Graduate QA Analyst - North Coast, Northern Ireland

Job Description

My client, a well-established software organisation operating at the cutting edge of innovation, is hiring a Graduate QA Analyst to join an existing quality assurance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to begin their career in software testing within a supportive, collaborative environment, working on modern web‑based platforms used by enterprise‑scale clients across the UK and Europe.

This role offers structured training through a Graduate Development Programme
, providing hands‑on experience, mentoring, and supported learning to help you develop strong foundations in Quality Assurance.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive graduate‑level salary
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Structured graduate training and development
• Clear progression into more senior QA roles
• Supportive team culture focused on learning and growth

You will be joining a highly experienced team that values teamwork, excellence, respect, and innovation. The organisation is committed to investing in its people and providing the tools and training needed to succeed.

As a Graduate QA Analyst
, you will support the delivery of high‑quality software by working closely with development and project teams. Your responsibilities will include:

• Participating in requirements analysis to support QA time estimations for development projects
• Creating test cases, test scripts, and sample data based on defined requirements
• Setting up, executing, and documenting tests on developed software
• Recording test evidence and raising defects with a clear and appropriate level of detail
• Performing security vulnerability testing on developed applications
• Taking part in post‑project reviews to support continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Educated to at least higher level in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Achieved, or on track to achieve, a 2:1 degree classification or equivalent

You will also be:

• A confident communicator
• A critical thinker with strong attention to detail
• An enthusiastic and effective team player
• Self‑motivated and eager to learn
• Methodical and logical in your approach
• Well organised with a strong eye for detail

Any relevant work experience (placements, internships, part‑time roles, academic projects)