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# Software Test Analyst

- **Company:** Retina IT Ltd
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £36,000.0 - £40,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Python (Programming Language), Load Testing, Software Requirements Analysis, Git, Pytest, Restful APIs, Api Management
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f5dfeec684f43f2e

## About the Role

* Strong Python programming skills.
 * Hands-on experience with Pytest.
 * Experience with BDD testing frameworks, preferably Behave or similar.
 * Experience with Locust or other performance-testing tools.
 * Understanding of APIs, REST services and automated API testing.
 * Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Previous experience in an automation testing, software testing or software analyst role is desirable.

## Description

* Design, develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Python.
 * Create automated tests using Pytest and BDD frameworks such as Behave.
 * Perform API, integration and functional testing.
 * Develop performance and load-testing scripts using Locust.
 * Analyse software requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios.
 * Identify, document and support resolution of software defects.
 * Work closely with developers, business analysts and other project stakeholders.
 * Support continuous improvement of testing and quality assurance processes.