Mid/Senior QA Analyst

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented QA Analyst (Mid to Senior Level) with deep expertise in payroll systems.

Title

Mid/Senior QA Analyst

Location

Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Position Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented QA Analyst (Mid to Senior Level) with deep expertise in payroll systems.

RequirementsKey Responsibilities

• Design and execute detailed manual test cases for payroll-related features using TestRail or similar tools.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium with Java or Python for regression and functional testing.
• Simulate and create payroll datasets that cover varied worker scenarios (e.g., full-time, part-time, irregular pay).
• Use HMRC API endpoints (e.g., RTI submissions, NVR checks, FPS/EPS generation) to validate system integration.
• Conduct end-to-end testing of desktop-based applications, with a focus on cross-platform compatibility, performance, and UI consistency.
• Log, triage, and track defects using JIRA, GitHub, or similar issue management systems.
• Collaborate in Agile sprints and ceremonies with developers, analysts, and product owners.
• Maintain and configure Dockerised test environments, including CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
• Apply robust QA processes throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring compliance with regulatory and HMRC standards.

Validate Payroll Calculation Logic, Including

• NI contributions (primary and secondary)
• Tax codes and thresholds
• Student loan deductions
• Statutory payments (e.g., SMP, SPP, SSP)

Proven Hands-on Experience In

• NI category letters and contribution calculations
• PAYE tax band logic, personal allowances, and thresholds
• Apprenticeship levy and employment allowance interactions

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong payroll testing background with deep understanding of UK payroll cycles, PAYE, and statutory obligations.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with RTI submissions (FPS, EPS), NVR responses, and error message validations from HMRC.
• Experience creating or maintaining an automated testing framework.
• Confidence in writing test data scenarios that include irregular earnings, leavers/joiners, pension contributions, and holiday pay.
• Cross-platform testing experience: Windows, Linux, macOS.
• Working with virtualisation environments (e.g., Hyper-V, VirtualBox).
• ISEB/ISTQB certification or other industry-recognised QA qualifications.
• Awareness of bilingual testing needs, such as English/Welsh UI compliance (desirable but not essential).