Test Analyst

Consultant Test Analyst – Prolifics Testing 

Location: Borehamwood, UK (Hybrid Remote) 

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time 

Industry: IT Services | Software Testing 

About Us 

Prolifics Testing is a leading UK-based software testing consultancy, part of the global Prolifics Group with operations in the USA and India. We’ve been established 25 years and specialise in delivering high-quality testing solutions across multiple industries, with a strong presence in Higher Education and Legal sectors. Our clients include top UK and global law firms, over 40 universities, as well as financial services, charities, and professional services organisations. 

The Opportunity 

We are looking for a Consultant Test Analyst to join our growing team and work on varied testing assignments across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, test automation, integration testing, and performance testing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll work with different clients, business applications, and technical landscapes, making every project unique. 

 Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct functional system testing, integration testing (including APIs), and support UAT across diverse projects.
• Work closely with project managers, developers, and business analysts to ensure quality assurance at every stage.
• Produce high-quality test documentation, including test plans, test cases, scripts, and summary reports.
• Apply best practices in manual and automated testing to improve test efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work across agile and waterfall project environments.
• Support test automation and performance testing initiatives using tools such as Playwright, JMeter, and similar frameworks.

 What We're Looking For 

Essential Skills & Experience: 

- 3-5 years of experience in functional testing within enterprise environments. 

- Strong integration testing experience, particularly with APIs. 

- Solid knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies. 

- Proven experience working on varied projects across different technical environments. 

- ISTQB Foundation certification or equivalent. 

- Excellent communication and documentation skills. 

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience and knowledge of BI reporting systems and management reporting, for example Qlik Sense.
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI, RestAssured).
• Exposure to test automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Cypress).
• Performance testing knowledge (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling).
• Experience in the Higher Education or Legal sector would be highly beneficial.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a team.
• Adaptable, eager to learn, and capable of quickly picking up new technologies.
• Practical, proactive mindset with a commitment to high-quality testing.

What We Offer 

• The chance to work on diverse, high-impact projects with leading organisations.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.
• Exposure to test automation and performance testing for professional development.
• Hybrid remote working with flexibility.

Join us and be part of a professional, expert team helping organisations deliver high-quality software solutions.