Functional Test Analyst (9 month FTC)

KBR Bulkpost Mapping; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

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Functional Test Analyst (9 month FTC)

This role is 9 month FTC

About KBR and the Project

KBR are a global technical solutions provider with 28,000 employees worldwide, operating in 34 countries and serving customers in 80 countries. They collaborate with their diverse customer base to deliver solutions aimed at creating a better, safer, and more sustainable world.

KBR's Estates Intelligence division specializes in enabling clients to make informed decisions regarding the operational and strategic management of their estates and asset portfolios, including external supply chains for asset management and maintenance services. They utilize the '6 As' Methodology and their 'Viaverse' platform to enhance asset management across client portfolios by focusing on data aggregation, automation, data integrity, audit, analytics, and operational insights.

Your Role

KBR's Estates Intelligence team seeks a skilled Functional Test Analyst with hands-on test automation experience to join their dynamic team. The candidate will work in a fast-paced Agile environment, designing, executing, and automating test cases, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. The role reports to the Estates Intelligence Release Manager and involves working closely with government clients on User Acceptance Testing. Proactivity, hands-on approach, and adaptability to new technologies are essential.

What We're Looking For

1. Test Design and Execution: Analyze requirements, develop test plans, execute functional, regression, and system tests, and collaborate with developers and product owners.
2. Test Automation: Design, develop, and maintain automated scripts using tools like Selenium, Cucumber, JUnit; integrate into CI/CD pipelines; enhance automation coverage.
3. Agile Collaboration: Participate in release planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog grooming; work with development teams; provide feedback and promote best practices.
4. Defect Management: Log, track, and work with developers to resolve defects; validate fixes.
5. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to improving testing processes and stay updated on industry trends.

Required Skills & Qualifications

1. Experience: Minimum 5 years in software testing, with expertise in functional testing and automation; experience in Agile teams; client engagement during UAT; ISTQB certification.
2. Technical Skills: Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (Java, Python); testing RESTful APIs; version control systems (Git).
3. Soft Skills: Analytical, problem-solving, excellent communication, team collaboration, adaptability in dynamic environments.

The role is hybrid with regular attendance at Leatherhead HQ, occasional travel to Swindon and client sites (London). Expected office attendance is 2-3 days per week.

Better, Stronger, Together

Our employees are central to our success. We foster collaborative environments that respect diverse ideas and viewpoints. Working at KBR offers competitive benefits, professional growth, and the opportunity to make meaningful impacts through creativity and collaboration. We provide cutting-edge solutions and services to our clients.

We Deliver - Together.