Manual QA Test Analyst

Overview

Temporary contract role: no C2C arrangements and only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship will be considered. This is a 7-month contract role reporting to the Senior QA Manager and working among a team of manual testers, with a strong possibility of a multi-year extension. The Manual QA Analyst will support the quality assurance activities across core business applications, ensuring solutions are thoroughly tested and meet business and technical requirements.

The role will focus primarily on getting an understanding of the current landscape, manual functional testing, with exposure to data validation and SQL based testing, working closely with developers, business analysts, project managers and other QA resources. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated QA professional to work in a complex enterprise environment within a global organization, contributing to high impact systems while further developing their technical and domain skills.

• Execute manual test cases across system, integration, and regression test phases
• Review business and technical requirements to ensure test coverage and traceability
• Design and maintain test cases, test scripts, and test data
• Perform data validation testing, including querying databases using basic to intermediate SQL
• Log, track, and retest defects, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution
• Participate in test estimation, and test reporting activities
• Support UAT activities, including coordination with business users when required
• Ensure testing activities align with Company QA standards, SDLC, and compliance requirements
• Work collaboratively within a distributed team environment
• Ability to work as part of a Team or individually on work assignments
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and documentation

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline.
• 2+ years’ experience working as a Manual QA / Test Analyst
• Strong understanding of software testing fundamentals and SDLC
• Experience creating and executing test cases from requirements and user stories
• Experience working in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data validation and query-based testing.
• ISTQB or TMAP certification (or equivalent) required.
• Proven track record in testing financial software and cloud-based enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and knowledge of the aviation industry is an advantage.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders effectively.

• Strong manual testing experience (functional, integration, regression)
• Working knowledge of SQL for test data validation and backend testing
• Experience with defect management tools (e.g. JIRA or similar)
• Familiarity with test management tools (e.g. QMetry, Zepher or equivalent)
• Understanding of data driven testing concepts
• Exposure to SOX controlled or regulated environments is an advantage
• Experience in financial services, leasing, or large enterprise systems is beneficial but not required

• Well-developed partner management and relationship building skills
• Positive, can-do attitude towards a very demanding internal customer base
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders whilst delivering change and value to the business
• Excellent English language skills (both written and verbal)