Summary: The Test Analyst role involves working 2-3 days a week on-site in Milton Keynes, focusing on ensuring thorough testing of system changes to meet business requirements. The position requires collaboration on test strategies, development of test plans, and execution of test cases across multiple phases. Additionally, the role includes defect management, reporting, and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT). This position is classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the Overall Test Strategy & Approach, providing valuable input where needed.
• Support the development of Phase Test Plans across various testing stages.
• Analyse requirements and design documents to create comprehensive test cases.
• Develop test scenarios, test cases, and regression test packs, including automation input.
• Execute test cases across multiple test phases, ensuring adherence to project schedules.
• Identify, log, and manage defects, supporting triage and resolution.
• Provide updates on Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID) to the Test Lead/Manager.
• Deliver test reports and contribute to Test Assurance & Governance (TAG) discussions.
• Support entry/exit criteria assessments and Go/No-Go meetings to ensure readiness.
• Maintain quality assurance standards in line with organizational policies.
• Provide User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Early Life Support (ELS) assistance.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, including documentation and knowledge transfer sessions.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of the Test Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).

Key Skills:

• Experience in test analysis and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of test strategy development and test planning.
• Ability to create and execute comprehensive test cases and scenarios.
• Familiarity with defect management and reporting processes.
• Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Early Life Support (ELS).
• Strong analytical skills to assess requirements and design documents.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration and reporting.
• Understanding of quality assurance standards and governance.
• Experience with Test Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Milton Keynes

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT