Testing Analyst
Swindon
Band D: £34,101 per annum
This is an exciting opportunity to join UKSBS during a period of significant transformation. As we continue our journey to become the leading business services provider within the UK public sector, we are investing in modernising our technology, processes, and ways of working. Over the coming years, we will evolve into a digitally enabled, multi-platform organisation, creating new opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and professional growth for our employees.
A brand-new opportunity has opened up in our software testing team. We are responsible for providing software testing services for our internal and external clients. We primarily work collaboratively, as part of larger cross-functional teams, to deliver project-based testing activities and scheduled software releases that support the ongoing security and stability of our systems. The role offers a diverse range of responsibilities, requiring us to adapt to evolving technologies, including test automation, while also responding to legislative and regulatory changes to ensure systems continue to operate effectively and meet business requirements.
Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Conduct functional and non-functional testing activities for scheduled system releases, while taking a lead role in assigned projects delivered through DevOps, Agile, or Waterfall methodologies. Produce and maintain key testing deliverables, including test plans, schedules, test cases, test scripts, and associated test artefacts.
Collaborate closely with development teams, business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure testing requirements are clearly defined, understood, and aligned with business and client needs. Provide recommendations on test scope, approach, resource requirements, and effort estimates.
Utilise JIRA to manage workloads, track progress, prioritise activities, and effectively plan upcoming testing work.
Lead the identification, logging, management, and resolution of defects through to successful closure, producing regular defect reporting and status updates for a range of stakeholders.
Develop, maintain, schedule, and execute both manual and automated test scripts to support the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Contribute to the evaluation, adoption, and continuous improvement of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices across the testing function.
Build and maintain positive and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Manage and prioritise workload effectively, ensuring activities are delivered in line with agreed processes, service standards, project timelines, and organisational targets.
To be considered for the role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
Proven experience of leading and coordinating testing activities across a range of projects, including test planning, execution, defect management, reporting, and formal test sign-off.
Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices, with the ability to demonstrate how effective testing contributes to the delivery of high-quality systems and services.
Demonstrable experience in producing and maintaining testing documentation and deliverables, including test plans, schedules, test scripts, test assets, and other test artefacts.
Experience working with ERP platforms, such as Oracle Fusion, Workday, or SAP.
Prior knowledge of JIRA or similar work management tools to plan, prioritise, and track testing activities and project deliverables.
Track record of delivering work to agreed deadlines and successfully achieve project milestones within a dynamic environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical and non-technical information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent qualification) or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant professional experience.
ISTQB Qualification highly desirable
Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn.
To be considered, you will need to successfully obtain BPSS before commencing the role, obtaining clearance usually takes 5-10 working days.
For additional information and a confidential discussion please contact our Recruitment Team on [email protected].
Successful candidates may be required to undergo Security Clearance (National Security Vetting) as part of their employment. To meet these standards, applicants must normally have lived in the UK for at least the last five years and be able to satisfy background, identity and criminal record checks.
We are an inclusive and Disability Confident employer and welcome all applications. Find out more about our equality, diversity and inclusion commitments on our website.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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