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Senior Technology Recruitment Consultant at Morgan McKinley | Software Development | QA | Contract
Job Title: QA Analyst (Mid-Level)
Contract: 6-Month Daily Rate Contract
Location: Remote/Hybrid (Cork-based)
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented QA Analyst to join our client's team on a 6-month daily rate contract. The ideal candidate will have experience testing digital platforms, apps, websites, and APIs and a strong understanding of both functional and non-functional testing. This role is focused on manual testing, with an opportunity to develop automation skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Test Planning & Execution
* Develop and execute comprehensive test cases and test plans for digital platforms, websites, apps, and APIs.
* Conduct functional, regression, and performance testing to ensure product quality and user experience.
* Identify and document bugs, inconsistencies, and potential improvements.
* Work closely with developers, product owners, and business analysts to understand requirements and define test scenarios.
* Communicate test results and provide clear, actionable feedback.
* Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.
* Log and track defects using Jira or similar tools.
* Verify fixes and ensure issues are resolved to a high standard.
* Learning & Automation
* Gain exposure to automation tools and frameworks, with the potential to transition into automated testing.
* Support the setup of automated test scripts under the guidance of senior team members.
Key Requirements
* 2–4 years of experience in a QA Analyst role, with a focus on digital products (apps, websites, and APIs).
* Strong understanding of software testing lifecycle, test methodologies, and best practices.
* Hands-on experience with testing APIs using tools like Postman.
* Familiarity with defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira) and test management tools (e.g., TestRail).
* Good understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Exposure to automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Postman).
* Experience working in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Quality Assurance and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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