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# Test Analyst

- **Company:** Douglas, Isle Of Man Technology & Telecoms
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Automation of Tests, Test Case, Gherkin
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.orchardrecruitment.com/job/test-analyst-douglas-isle-of-man/2888

## About the Role

* A minimum of 2 years' experience of testing
 * Hold ISTQB Foundation certificate in Software Testing
 * Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
 * Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
 * Ability to work collaboratively, or on your own initiative, and deliver to tight deadlines
 * Experience with using Gherkin syntax for test case design
 * A genuine interest in technology and software testing

Desirable:

 * Experience of the Finance domain, and Life & Pensions in particular, is an advantage
 * Experience of test automation is an advantage

## Description

Our leading Financial Services Sector Client are seeking a Test Analyst to join their QA team as they enjoy continued business growth.

As Test Analyst here you will be responsible for:

 * Review & testing sign-off of requirements and design specifications
 * Creation of formal test documentation, including Test Plans and Completion Reports
 * Test design, execution, defect management & monitoring
 * Ensuring full traceability of testing to requirements/specification
 * Progress reporting to Test Lead/Manager and project stakeholders
 * Creation of re-useable, automatable, test cases for regression


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