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Applications Test Analyst - Finance/Practice Management systems

Newcastle upon Tyne Hybrid 5-10 yrs exp Staffing and Recruiting 31,884 employees£50k – £70k / year
Manual TestingFunctional TestingIntegration TestingRegression TestingEnd-To-End Testing

Requirements

The role seeks an experienced software, QA, or applications testing professional, ideally with experience testing finance, ERP, or practice management systems. Strong SQL, familiarity with test management tools and integrations, excellent stakeholder communication, and experience in Agile and/or Waterfall project environments are desired; testing certifications are advantageous.

Job Description

A leading international organisation is seeking an experienced Applications Testing Analyst to join its EMEA technology team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the quality, performance and reliability of critical finance and business systems used across a large, complex organisation.


Working closely with technology teams, business stakeholders and third party suppliers, you will be responsible for planning and executing testing activities across system enhancements, integrations, upgrades and new functionality. You'll help drive quality throughout the software lifecycle, ensuring applications operate effectively and meet business requirements.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design and execute manual functional, integration, regression and end-to-end testing
  • Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities with business teams
  • Identify, document, track and help resolve defects and system issues
  • Produce and maintain test plans, scripts, cases and test reports
  • Collaborate with technical teams and external partners to troubleshoot issues
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancements
  • Support quality assurance activities throughout the software development lifecycle


We're looking for an experienced testing professional who can combine strong analytical skills with a meticulous attention to detail.


You'll ideally have:

  • Previous experience in software testing, QA or applications testing
  • Experience testing finance, ERP or practice management systems
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with test management tools
  • Knowledge of system integrations and end-to-end business processes
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Experience working within a structured project delivery environment (Agile and/or Waterfall)
  • Testing qualifications such as CAST, CMST, CSTP or equivalent would be advantageous

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work within a large international organisation
  • Exposure to complex enterprise applications and integrations
  • Hybrid working environment
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive technology team

If you're an experienced Testing Analyst with a passion for quality and business critical finance applications, we'd love to hear from you.

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Skills

Manual TestingFunctional TestingIntegration TestingRegression TestingEnd-To-End TestingUser Acceptance TestingDefect TrackingTest PlanningTest Case DesignSQLTest Management ToolsSystem IntegrationsFinance SystemsERP SystemsPractice Management SystemsAgile And Waterfall

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