Summary: The Test Analyst role at Yü involves driving operational change through effective testing of in-house developed software and packages. The position requires collaboration with various departments and regular interaction with senior management. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience in testing, with a strong focus on web applications and a proven ability to manage testing processes. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Leicester with hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop test scenarios, scripts, and data from business requirements throughout the Testing Life cycle.
• Conduct full lifecycle testing, including raising defects and status reporting to the Test Lead.
• Execute End to End Tests, Regression suites, System Testing, System Integration Testing, and UAT.
• Perform exploratory testing to identify issues and areas for improvement.
• Run Functional and Non-Functional tests, including performance, load, and security testing.
• Utilize industry-standard Test management tools such as JIRA and TestRail.
• Support smoke testing post-change go-live to ensure success.
• Provide daily progress updates on testing activities to the Test Lead.
• Attend daily stand-ups and meetings to report progress and issues to the project team.
• Coordinate and manage 3rd Party suppliers and testing with downstream applications.
• Work independently on multiple projects while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels.

Key Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Test Analyst.
• Strong understanding of testing web applications, including UI and cross-browser compatibility.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Salesforce CRM and automated testing tools.
• Ability to work in both waterfall and agile environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to break down complex issues.
• Experience with industry-standard Test management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP QC).
• Effective interpersonal skills for building relationships within teams.
• Experience in utility retail and knowledge of relevant systems is desirable.
• Testing certifications such as ISTQB are a plus.

Salary (Rate): 32000

City: Leicester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT