Senior Technical Test Analyst

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Technical Test Analyst to join a high-profile programme delivering complex technology and systems integration projects. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in driving quality assurance activities, supporting test automation initiatives, and ensuring successful project delivery across the full testing life cycle., * Develop and execute test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test scripts.

• Coordinate and support functional and non-functional testing activities.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions using Selenium and Java.
• Create and manage test data and testing environments.
• Raise, track, and manage defects through to resolution.
• Produce testing metrics and reporting to support project delivery.
• Conduct impact assessments for change requests and evolving requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to colleagues and wider project teams.
• Support continuous improvement of testing processes, standards, and best practices.

• Proven experience as a Senior Technical Test Analyst within large-scale, complex integration programmes.
• Strong understanding of test management, defect management, software quality assurance, and testing methodologies.
• Hands-on automation experience using Selenium, Java, and API testing.
• Advanced SQL skills, including complex database querying and analysis.
• Experience with enterprise testing tools such as HP ALM and HP Quality Center (QC).
• Technical experience with one or more of Java, PL/SQL, C, or VB.
• Strong stakeholder management and team coordination skills.
• ISTQB Foundation and ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst certifications (or equivalent experience).

Desirable Skills

• ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst or Test Manager certification.
• Experience working across application, infrastructure, security, or network testing environments.
• Knowledge of modern testing tools, frameworks, and industry best practices., If you’re an experienced Technical Test professional with a passion for quality engineering, automation, and delivering successful outcomes on complex programmes, we’d love to hear from you. Join a collaborative team working on impactful projects while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid London-based contract role.