Senior Test Analyst - SIT

Senior Test Analyst - SIT

Posted 5 days ago by Ten10

£375 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London, UK

Summary: The role of Senior Test Analyst involves leading quality assurance processes and defect management for a prestigious client of Ten10. This hybrid position requires 2-3 days of on-site work in London or Milton Keynes, where the analyst will mentor junior testers and ensure high-quality testing standards. The candidate will be responsible for preparing test plans, executing test scripts, and collaborating with development teams to resolve defects efficiently. A strong background in testing complex systems and leadership experience is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation of test plans, scripts, and acceptance criteria for user stories or requirements.
  • Maintain high quality and accuracy throughout the software development life cycle.
  • Conduct analysis of multiple systems to understand solution requirements.
  • Prepare and execute test scripts to validate business conditions and anticipated results.
  • Ensure all work meets scheduling and quality requirements.
  • Provide clear and timely feedback to development teams and test leads.
  • Support scoping and provide effort estimates for user stories.
  • Work collaboratively with developers to ensure features are testable and defects are resolved efficiently.
  • Lead the defect triage process, prioritizing and managing defects to resolution.
  • Mentor and guide more junior testers, ensuring best practices are followed.
  • Act as a key point of contact for test-related activities, providing leadership and expertise to the wider team.

Key Skills:

  • Proven track record of testing complex user and system interfaces.
  • Strong experience with structured test methods and processes.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of manual testing with some exposure to automated testing.
  • Experience in testing Windows Software Applications and Database Applications.
  • Experience with cloud technologies, specifically GCP (NiFi, BigQuery, Dag).
  • Experience with SIT (System Integration Testing) across multiple networks.
  • Strong data testing skills.
  • Experience with collaboration tools such as ADO and Confluence.
  • Experience working in Agile (Scrum & Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Experience working in a logistics or similar environment.
  • Demonstrable experience in a senior or lead testing role.
  • Expertise in defect management and leading defect triage sessions.

Salary (Rate): £375pd

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Contract Senior Test Analyst

Inside IR35 - £375pd

Hybrid working - 2-3 days in London or Milton Keynes

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Senior Test Analyst with a proven track record of leadership and expertise in defect management?

We have an exciting position for a Senior Test Analyst to work with one of Ten10's prestigious clients. This is a hybrid role, requiring you to be in the office or on-site 2-3 days a week.

As a Senior Test Analyst, you'll be instrumental in shaping the quality assurance process. You'll not only be hands-on with testing but will also take on a leadership role, providing guidance to other team members and leading the crucial defect triage process. Your dedication to quality and meticulous approach will be key to success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation of test plans, scripts, and acceptance criteria for user stories or requirements.

  • Maintain high quality and accuracy throughout the software development life cycle.

  • Conduct analysis of multiple systems to understand solution requirements.

  • Prepare and execute test scripts to validate business conditions and anticipated results.

  • Ensure all work meets scheduling and quality requirements.

  • Provide clear and timely feedback to development teams and test leads.

  • Support scoping and provide effort estimates for user stories.

  • Work collaboratively with developers to ensure features are testable and defects are resolved efficiently.

  • Lead the defect triage process, prioritizing and managing defects to resolution.

  • Mentor and guide more junior testers, ensuring best practices are followed.

  • Act as a key point of contact for test-related activities, providing leadership and expertise to the wider team.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Proven track record of testing complex user and system interfaces.

  • Strong experience with structured test methods and processes .

  • Comprehensive knowledge of manual testing with some exposure to automated testing.

  • Experience in testing Windows Software Applications and Database Applications.

  • Experience with cloud technologies, specifically GCP (NiFi, BigQuery, Dag).

  • Experience with SIT (System Integration Testing) across multiple networks.

  • Strong data testing skills.

  • Experience with collaboration tools such as ADO and Confluence .

  • Experience working in Agile (Scrum & Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies.

  • Experience working in a logistics or similar environment.

  • Demonstrable experience in a senior or lead testing role.

  • Expertise in defect management and leading defect triage sessions.

Desirable Experience:

  • Mapping software testing

  • Qlik reporting testing

If you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role, we want to hear from you.