Senior Technical Test Analyst
Contract Role | Hybrid Working | London | Competitive Day Rate
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 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.
Reasonable Adjustments
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