Senior Test Analyst (18 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Posted Today by AB Agri
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Test Analyst role is a key position within ABF Business Technology Services, focusing on quality assurance for high-profile technology change projects. The successful candidate will design and execute test plans, perform manual testing, and collaborate with various teams to ensure solutions meet business needs. This role is hybrid, based in Peterborough, and is part of a fixed-term contract lasting 18 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing, creating, and executing robust test plans, scenarios, cases, and scripts for business-critical technology projects.
- Performing manual system integration and user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring solutions meet quality standards and business needs.
- Analysing functional and non-functional requirements to create meaningful and effective test coverage.
- Logging, monitoring, and retesting defects with accuracy and detail, using structured test management and defect tracking tools.
- Acting as a subject matter expert in testing practices, consulting across multiple teams and vendors in an evolving project environment.
- Producing test reports and updates for Test Managers and Project Managers, supporting informed decision-making throughout delivery phases.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to facilitate UAT and ensure smooth transitions to business-as-usual operations.
- Supporting the ongoing development of the BTS PMaaS testing capability, sharing knowledge, and advocating best practices.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in software testing, with high proficiency in manual testing and defect management.
- Professionally qualified to BCS ISTQB Foundation Level or equivalent.
- Demonstrated skill in developing and implementing complete test plans and documenting results effectively.
- Proficient communication skills – able to translate technical information into clear language for business stakeholders.
- Highly organised and methodical, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work professionally and collaboratively within project teams across business and IT functions.
- Experience working with test tools (e.g., JIRA, X-Ray, or similar), though specific tool knowledge is flexible.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics 365) and working within complex, federated or consultancy-style environments is an advantage.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Peterborough
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job title: Senior Test Analyst (18 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Peterborough (Hybrid)
Are you a detail-driven Test Analyst with a focus on quality assurance and skilled in translating technical complexity into actionable insights? Do you enjoy working on high-profile technology change projects and contributing to the growth of a test practice?
ABF Business Technology Services (BTS) are looking for an experienced Senior Test Analyst to join our maturing PMaaS (Project Management as a Service) function. In this assignment-based role, you’ll play a key part in shaping our internal consultancy model and delivering high-quality test services across strategically important technology projects for ABF’s diverse global businesses.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing, creating, and executing robust test plans, scenarios, cases, and scripts for business-critical technology projects.
- Performing manual system integration and user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring solutions meet quality standards and business needs.
- Analysing functional and non-functional requirements to create meaningful and effective test coverage.
- Logging, monitoring, and retesting defects with accuracy and detail, using structured test management and defect tracking tools.
- Acting as a subject matter expert in testing practices, consulting across multiple teams and vendors in an evolving project environment.
- Producing test reports and updates for Test Managers and Project Managers, supporting informed decision-making throughout delivery phases.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to facilitate UAT and ensure smooth transitions to business-as-usual operations.
- Supporting the ongoing development of the BTS PMaaS testing capability, sharing knowledge, and advocating best practices.
What You’ll Bring
- Extensive experience in software testing, with high proficiency in manual testing and defect management.
- Professionally qualified to BCS ISTQB Foundation Level or equivalent.
- Demonstrated skill in developing and implementing complete test plans and documenting results effectively.
- Proficient communication skills – able to translate technical information into clear language for business stakeholders.
- Highly organised and methodical, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work professionally and collaboratively within project teams across business and IT functions.
- Experience working with test tools (e.g., JIRA, X-Ray, or similar), though specific tool knowledge is flexible.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics 365) and working within complex, federated or consultancy-style environments is an advantage.
Location Hybrid, a mix of office and homeworking. This role will be based at our Peterborough offices on the Lynchwood Business Park. The office has recently been renovated and along with a modern work environment has great public transport links, free onsite parking, free drink facilities, free lunch option each day and a great team culture.