Test Analyst

• Provide reports/ feedback on progress throughout iterations and roadmap development cycles in accordance with implementations, roadmaps and project specification timescales.
• Advise on testing requirements in accordance with roadmaps and project specifications
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure software solutions meet specified quality and acceptance criteria
• Lead the creation of acceptance criteria alongside developers, analysts and product owners
• Perform impact assessment on proposed changes to manage test issues and risk
• Drive continuous improvement in all areas of the STLC and work collaboratively with Development and Test Leads to align processes and improvements.
• Creation and execution of Test scripts.
• Clear logging of Issues in the defect management system, inclusive of repeatable replication steps.
• Escalation of impacts and issues to relevant team members.
• Manage, mentor, train and develop test analysts to improve test practices and processes.
• Workload management for a team of test analysts
• Creation and maintenance of Test Documentation.
• Peer review team members work and provide feedback on suggested improvements
• Provide input to line manager for one to one meetings, appraisals and performance reviews
• Take Ownership of both Test Environment and Test Data creation and maintenance
• Ensuring Test Sign off prior to release and the production of Release Notes.
• Work effectively with all product team members to achieve the overall organisation goals
• Take personal responsibility for undertaking research and self-development which drives continuous improvement in the overall delivery of your job role
• Willingness to work to ISTQB (or equivalent) standards with a minimum of foundation level

• Real passion for testing and quality
• Flexible and creative attitude
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Innovative and self-driven with an ability to motivate others

• Good analytical skills with the ability to diagnose, report, track and resolve issues, You will need at least 5+ years hands on testing experience and an excellent understanding of the full software development lifecycle and all testing phases, plus experience in the following: *

• Strong understanding of testing processes, methodologies and best practices.
• Experience of software testing, at system and user levels.
• Experience of Test Planning, execution and reporting of results to stakeholders.
• Creation and maintenance of test scripts and other product related documentation
• Exposure to Automation, Security and Performance Testing

Career Opportunity

• Experience of working within an Agile Development framework (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience in the use of Test Management Software such as Test Rail
• Experience in the use of ALM Tools such as Jira and Rally.
• Experience of Test Environment management.
• Definition and implementation of Test Data Requirements.
• Experience of Team or Line Management
• Ability to organise and delegate workloads to team members
• Proven experience of the ability to communicate with business and technical personnel.
• Proven problem solving skills and is adaptable/flexible in an ever changing environment
• Testing accreditation/certification (ISTQB, ISEB)

• Private Healthcare
• Free Parking
• Employer Contributed Pension
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Generous Bonus Scheme
• Holidays and Stat Hols
• Rural environment - LS15

Education: Ideally degree educated but commercial experience is first and foremost

Qualifications: Any industry related