Test Analyst
Posted 4 days ago by University of Bristol
£50,253 Per year
Fixed-Term
Onsite
City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The University of Bristol is seeking two Test Analysts to support a large-scale Network Replacement Project. The role involves planning, executing, and reporting on User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and end-user device testing, with a focus on minimizing disruption to the university community. Successful candidates will also engage in data analysis, test plan development, and hands-on testing in collaboration with various stakeholders. The position requires onsite support across multiple locations on the university campus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, execute, and report on User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and end-user device testing.
- Contribute to data analysis for Building Discovery for cutover locations.
- Develop test plans and create tailored test scripts for complex university environments.
- Perform hands-on testing and coordinate Business Verification.
- Investigate and triage defects as needed.
- Assist in end-user acceptance testing against varied use cases and devices.
- Support onsite testing across multiple locations on the University Campus.
Key Skills:
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
- Experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Ability to develop test plans and scripts.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience working with network engineers and technical service managers.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Salary (Rate): £50,253 yearly
City: City Of Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
The role We are seeking two detail-oriented Test Analysts to support a large-scale Network Replacement Project (Modern Network) at the University of Bristol. These roles will be instrumental in planning, executing, and reporting on User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and end-user device testing, ensuring minimal disruption to staff, faculty, and students. The successful candidates will also contribute to data analysis for Building Discovery for the locations to be cutover, test plan development, and the creation of test scripts tailored to complex university environments. Working with Network engineers, Third Parties and Technical Service Managers, the post holder will carry out hands-on testing, and co-ordinate Business Verification along with defect investigation and triage, where needed.
What will you be doing? The role holders will assist in performing end-user acceptance testing against a varied set of use cases and devices, which are crucial to the success of our administrative, teaching and research activities at the University. Due to the nature of this type of testing, it is expected that the role holder will be available to support onsite testing in a number of locations across the University Campus.
You should apply if You enjoy a varied, fast-paced, rewarding environment where your contribution will support the success of a very high-profile and strategic University programme.
Additional information Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Work pattern: Full-time / 35 hours per week Grade: J Salary: £43,482 - £50,253 per annum School/Unit: IT Services This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Thursday 27th November. For informal queries, please contact Sally Birch (sally.birch@bristol.ac.uk) Our strategy and mission We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.