Work preference
Job search status:
Open to work
Desired job title
Senior Test AnalystUAT Test AnalystFunctional Test AnalystAutomation Tester
Work Type
Full timeContract work
Location preference
RemoteHybrid
Location:
Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside
Open to relocation:
No
Important to me
Career advancementWork-life balanceWorking remotely optionCompany culture
Summary
Senior QA Engineer and Test Analyst with 12+ years of experience
delivering reliable, secure web, mobile, enterprise cloud SaaS, and
AAA console products across Agile and Scrum environments. Equally
strong in hands-on manual UI testing—spanning functional,
exploratory, regression, integration, system, edge-case, and UAT—
and test automation, having architected three automation frameworks
from scratch using Playwright (Python/Pytest), TestCafe (JavaScript),
and Maestro. Proven track record operating as sole QA and voice of
quality across the full SDLC/STLC, embedding Shift-Left practices to
challenge user stories early, define testable acceptance criteria, and
drive risk-based release sign-off. Skilled in REST API validation
(Postman), SQL database verification, log and root-cause analysis,
and cross-browser/cross-device compatibility (BrowserStack, Sauce
Labs), backed by certified foundations in cybersecurity and experience
mentoring QA analysts and hiring senior engineers
Work history
2 Years 1 Month
2024.09 - 2026.10
2 Years 1 Month
QA Automation Analyst (QA Tester)
Love Business | Bolton
2024.09 - 2026.10
- Automation Framework Architecture: Designed and deployed a robust, scalable Playwright-Python automation framework from the ground up; targeted high-value user journeys to slash manual regression testing and maximise deployment velocity.
- Domain & Lifecycle Ownership: Directed risk-based end-to-end testing for core customer and agent portals; developed data validation strategies for complex utility datasets (meter readings, MPAN/MPRNs, tariff algorithms) across energy, water, and telecom sectors.
- Full-Stack Data Integrity: Spearheaded backend-to-frontend integration testing, validating automated data flows, transactional email triggers, and dynamic document generation for onboarding compliance.
- Principal Quality Authority: Functioned as the sole QA lead architecting the end-to-end strategy for the company’s enterprise web ecosystem; defined and executed cross-browser compatibility standards across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
- QA Governance & Agile Strategy: Established QA protocols and centralised engineering documentation; contributed as a strategic voice in Agile ceremonies for data-driven sprint scoping and technical debt mitigation.
- Operational Excellence: Identified critical gaps in the SDLC and integrated modern methodologies (Shift-Left/BDD), significantly improving team velocity and defect detection rates within the utility-service ecosystem.
1 Year 6 Months
2023.03 - 2024.09
1 Year 6 Months
Senior QA Engineer
Airtime Rewards | Manchester
2023.03 - 2024.09
- Automation Framework Architecture & Cloud Scaling: Architected and implemented comprehensive automated testing frameworks from the ground up using TestCafe (Web) and Maestro (Mobile), integrating BrowserStack and Sauce Labs to execute scalable, cross-browser, and cross-device cloud testing that significantly increased coverage and reduced manual overhead.
- Led quality assurance for Airtime Rewards mobile application and myO2 app integration, overseeing end-to-end delivery of new features and cross-platform functionality to enhance user experience.
- API and Backend Validation: Executed rigorous API testing and schema validation using Postman, ensuring seamless data communication between microservices, and third-party integrations.
- Tooling & Reporting Innovation: Developed and deployed a custom internal testing tool to standardise QA workflows across the department; designed automated reporting dashboards to provide executive management with real-time visibility into software quality, and release readiness.
- Release Management Excellence: Overhauled the release lifecycle by streamlining regression suites and optimising Beta testing protocols, resulting in faster deployment cycles and higher production stability.
- Coordinated software releases as primary liaison with product, engineering, and stakeholders, ensuring comprehensive documentation and alignment on upcoming features across the company.
- Directed hiring process for Senior QA Engineers, including technical screening and interview design, to establish a high-performing quality engineering team.
5 Years 1 Month
2018.02 - 2023.03
5 Years 1 Month
Senior QA Analyst
Cloud Technology Solutions | Manchester
2018.02 - 2023.03
- Flagship Product Leadership: Directed all QA activities for the CloudM Manage suite, acting as the sole and lead tester for the launch of CloudM Manage 365, and overseeing the high-stakes rebranding of the CloudM portal and integrated payment systems.
- Cloud Infrastructure & Security: Leveraged deep technical expertise in GCP and Azure AD to manage bucket storage and KMS (Key Management Service) configurations, ensuring secure and scalable environments for cloud migrations.
- Advanced API Integration Testing: Conducted complex backend validation using Postman and Google's People API, ensuring seamless data synchronisation and directory management across G Suite and Office 365 environments.
- Automation Framework Engineering: Designed and maintained a custom automation framework using Python and Selenium, focused on accelerating regression cycles, and improving deployment reliability.
- Team Development & Mentorship: Trained three QA Analysts, managed weekly sprint allocations, and prioritised ticket triaging and workload to enhance team capabilities.
- Operational Innovation: Selected and implemented a new Test Management Tool, modernising defect tracking and reporting, recognised with 'Excellence in Testing' award.
- SaaS Administration Expertise: Delivered subject matter expertise in GSuite Administration and Azure AD, aligning product functionality with enterprise-level cloud configurations.
8 Months
2017.04 - 2017.12
8 Months
Mobile Test Consultant
Qualitest | Preston
2017.04 - 2017.12
- Delivered comprehensive web and mobile quality assurance for high-profile clients in insurance and identity management sectors, ensuring high standards of reliability and performance.
- Conducted extensive compatibility testing across desktop browsers and mobile devices, verifying cross-platform responsiveness and user experience.
- Utilised SQL for in-depth database analysis and back-office data validation, enhancing accuracy of complex financial quote engines.
2 Years 1 Month
2015.02 - 2017.03
2 Years 1 Month
Test Analyst
CDL - Cheshire Datasystems Ltd | Stockport
2015.02 - 2017.03
- Led QA for 6+ concurrent projects, ensuring comprehensive full-stack validation in Agile and Waterfall environments.PDF
- Improved software quality with meticulous regression testing.
- Developed and maintained test scripts for long-term use.
- Used SQL (DBeaver, Squirrel) for database analysis and conducted developer code reviews to resolve HTML/CSS bugs.
- Evaluated risks to enhance project success and mitigate future challenges. to mitigate potential issues.
1 Year 10 Months
2013.05 - 2015.03
1 Year 10 Months
Functional Tester
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe | Liverpool
2013.05 - 2015.03
- Managed end-to-end testing process to ensure software quality.
- Executed test suites and provided embedded studio support for AAA titles Killzone: Shadow Fall and LittleBigPlanet 3 on PlayStation hardware and Android, ensuring quality and performance standards were met.
- Coordinated with development team, ensuring seamless workflow integration.
- Streamlined communication with stakeholders to maintain transparency at all stages of testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interactive Systems and Video Games Design
University of Bradford | Bradford
Btec National Diploma - IT And Computing
Hopwood Hall College | Middleton
Skills
- Testing & Automation Languages & Core Tech Cloud
- Infrastructure & DevOps Observability & Hardware
- Frameworks: Playwright
- Python-Pytest
- Maestro
- TestCafe
- Browserstack
- Saucelabs
Certification
ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation QA
G Suite Administrator - Online
Python Programming Training - Online
Foundations of Cybersecurity - Google
Hobbies and interests
- Reading
- Completing puzzles and going on outings with my wife
- Gaming (Board, card, video) with friends
- Professional taste tester for my wife
- Home Infrastructure & Security: Deployed a multi-node local server environment (Optiplex & Raspberry Pi 5) featuring automated resource telemetry monitoring and a network-wide AdGuard Home DNS server for privacy and traffic filtering.
- IoT & API Integration: Built a centralized Home Assistant hub orchestrating real-time multimedia feeds, smart climate telemetry, and custom API/web-scraping streams for live transit and local service data.
Timeline
QA Automation Analyst (QA Tester)
Love Business
2024.09 - 2026.10Read more
Senior QA Engineer
Airtime Rewards
2023.03 - 2024.09Read more
Senior QA Analyst
Cloud Technology Solutions
2018.02 - 2023.03Read more
Mobile Test Consultant
Qualitest
2017.04 - 2017.12Read more
Test Analyst
CDL - Cheshire Datasystems Ltd
2015.02 - 2017.03Read more
Functional Tester
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
2013.05 - 2015.03Read more
University of Bradford - Bachelor of Science, Interactive Systems and Video Games Design
Read more
Hopwood Hall College - Btec National Diploma, IT And Computing
Read more