Applications Test Analyst

Reference: 4838824Job ID: 5420910Posted: 2026-10-19Closing date: 2027-01-17Location: Newcastle (Tyne & Wear)Salary: 50,000-70,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Technology & Internet Services / TestingCompany: HaysConsultant: Leanne ThomasHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: Email: leading international organisation is seeking an experienced Applications Testing Analyst to join its EMEA technology team.

Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. 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 ResponsibilitiesDesign and execute manual functional, integration, regression and end-to-end testingSupport User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities with business teamsIdentify, document, track and help resolve defects and system issuesProduce and maintain test plans, scripts, cases and test reportsCollaborate with technical teams and external partners to troubleshoot issuesContribute to continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancementsSupport quality assurance activities throughout the software development lifecycleWe'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 testingExperience testing finance, ERP or practice management systemsStrong SQL skills and experience with test management toolsKnowledge of system integrations and end-to-end business processesExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsExperience working within a structured project delivery environment (Agile and/or Waterfall)Testing qualifications such as CAST, CMST, CSTP or equivalent would be advantageousWhat's on OfferOpportunity to work within a large international organisationExposure to complex enterprise applications and integrationsHybrid working environmentExcellent learning and development opportunitiesCollaborative and supportive technology teamIf you're an experienced Testing Analyst with a passion for quality and business critical finance applications, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4838824 - Leanne Thomas

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