QA Test Analyst

Whitehall Resources · Newcastle, United Kingdom
Location
Newcastle, United Kingdom
Work mode
Hybrid
Type
Contract
Salary
Not stated
Posted
6 Nov 2026

Verified open 8 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page

About the role

QA Test Analyst

Whitehall resources are looking for a QA Test Analyst. This role is mainly remote working with some occasional travel to Newcastle, for an initial 3 month contract.

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Job Description:

  • Support the test lead by providing updates on testing activities, defects and quality findings.
  • Perform hands-on testing activities
  • Develop and maintain automated test suites using the low-code framework, with knowledge of Playwright, Python and Java.
  • Work closely with developers, Business Analysts and Product Owners to validate requirements and acceptance criteria.
  • Execute testing across front-end, back-end, API, integration, system, migration and end-to-end testing.
  • Create and maintain automated regression, smoke and sanity test packs.
  • Support the execution of automated tests through GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
  • Contribute to accessibility, performance and reliability testing activities.
  • Follow testing standards, processes and best practices established by the team.
  • Identify and raise testing risks, defects and quality concerns in a timely manner.

  • You can:

  • Create, execute and maintain automated tests across UI, API, integration and system layers.
  • Support migration testing and data validation activities, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
  • Develop and maintain API test suites.
  • Use Git and GitLab to manage test assets and support CI/CD testing activities.
  • Analyse requirements and create effective test scenarios and test cases.
  • Support defect triage, root cause analysis and quality reporting.
  • Communicate testing progress, issues and outcomes effectively.
  • Apply knowledge of accessibility, security and performance testing principles.

  • Tools:
    Playwright, Python, Java, GitLab, Git, Azure, AWS, MongoDB, Insomnia, VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA, Jira and Confluence.

    All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

    Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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