The Role
As Principal Test Analyst, you will lead the testing activity for the University of Portsmouth's Finance Transformation Programme, supporting the implementation of Oracle Fusion as a replacement for the current E5 system.
Working with internal teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders, you will define and deliver the testing strategy, ensuring solutions are robust, fit for purpose and meet business requirements.
You will oversee functional and non-functional testing, manage defect resolution and quality assurance activities, and provide clear reporting to support programme decision-making.
The role also drives the adoption of best-practice testing approaches, automation and emerging technologies, while contributing to continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle and wider digital transformation agenda.
Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a couple of days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.
The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on week commencing 16 November 2026.
This appointment is a fixed-term contract of 11 months.
Discover the advantages of joining our university.
- Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
- Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
- Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing programmes.
- Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
- Discounted learning.
- Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
Salary Information
New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe.
This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures.
A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK.
If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement
We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.