Salary: £? - ? per year Requirements: Proven experience working as a Senior QA Analyst, Test Analyst or QA Lead. Strong SQL skills, including data validation, analysis and testing of complex business rules. Experience testing applications hosted within AWS environments. Excellent understanding of test design, execution and defect management processes. Experience working in Agile delivery environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience identifying quality risks and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies. Active SC clearance. Desirable: Experience with Spring Boot applications. Desirable: Knowledge of AWS Cognito and authentication solutions. Desirable: Experience working with Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms. Desirable: Previous experience delivering within government or highly regulated environments. Desirable: Understanding of RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) frameworks Responsibilities: Lead the design, development and execution of comprehensive test plans and test cases. Ensure quality is embedded throughout the software delivery lifecycle. Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and identify quality risks. Manage, report and drive the resolution of defects across multiple teams. Analyse defect trends and recommend improvements to testing and quality approaches. Develop and implement test strategies, plans and quality assurance processes. Influence teams to adopt best practices and promote shared ownership of quality. Support complex stakeholder discussions and manage expectations across technical and non-technical audiences. Identify and escalate risks, dependencies and issues while contributing to mitigation plans. Drive continuous improvement through data-led insights and testing metrics. Technologies: AWS Cloud Embedded IAM Support Java RBAC SQL Spring Spring Boot Web More: We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Test Analyst to join a high-profile digital transformation programme within a secure government environment. This is a remote role offered at £440 per day inside IR35 for a 6-month duration, and an active SC clearance is required. You will work in a cloud-hosted technical environment spanning AWS, SQL-driven validation and metadata frameworks, Java Spring Boot applications, AWS Cognito, Identity and Access Management solutions, and government authentication and access management integrations. This is an exciting opportunity for a quality-focused professional who thrives in complex technical environments and enjoys working closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders to deliver robust, high-quality solutions. last updated 24 week of 2026