IT Test Analyst

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced IT Test Analyst to support their IT Testing Team. This diverse role involves testing various applications and websites while ensuring quality and usability. Candidates should have a strong background in software testing and excellent communication skills. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development. Join a supportive team committed to high-performance standards and making a real difference in public services.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working patterns

Discounts for gyms and retailers

Generous Employer Pension Contribution

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Strong and proven background in software testing / web application testing.
• Enthusiasm for quality and appreciation of testing in the SDLC.
• Experience using Azure DevOps for defect and task tracking.

Responsibilities

• Write documentation including test strategies, plans, and cases.
• Coordinate testing activities and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Identify and log defects in a defect tracking tool.

Skills

Software testing

Web application testing

Effective communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Office Tools

Job description

Job Details :

Job Reference : HCC622980

Salary Range : £33,178 - £36,369 per annum

Work Location : E l izabeth II Court, Winchester

Hours per week : 37

Contract Type : Temporary (18 months)

Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted, therefore this advert may close early depending on volumes of applications received

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Test Analyst to join our IT Testing Team at Hampshire County Council.

Are you looking for a challenging and diverse role working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with an opportunity to make a real difference?

Our IT Testing Team makes a significant contribution to maintaining the quality and usability of Hampshire County Council's IT solutions. Our authority provides high quality public services to over a million customers. We build and deliver smart, fast and cost-effective solutions for both the council and a range of partner organisations. With IT investment of more than £45 million a year we are as business-like, efficient and successful as any private sector company and have a national reputation for IT excellence, innovation and value.

The Role

As a Test Analyst, your role will be varied, and you will have the opportunity to test a wide range of applications and websites. You will be expected to understand technical specifications and to produce appropriate documentation to support the testing process.

What you’ll do

• Write appropriate documentation, including test strategies, plans, cases and scripts
• Agree plans for testing with stakeholders and co-ordinate testing activities
• Carry out different types of testing, including functional, usability, integration, regression, performance and load testing
• Identify and log defects in a defect tracking tool and manage defect resolution
• Provide customer acceptance testing support before and during user testing
• Communicate testing progress and issues to interested parties throughout the project life-cycle
• Work independently on a project or as part of a team of testers
• Work on multiple projects / activities at any one time
• Provide advice and guidance on quality and testing
• Provide test estimates
• Ensure that testing is achieved within the allocated budget and time-frame
• Use Azure DevOps to support the testing process
• Use Microsoft Office Tools for administrative tasks

What we’re looking for

• Strong and proven background in software testing / web application testing
• An enthusiasm for quality and appreciation of the importance of testing in the SDLC
• Effective communication skills - oral, written and presentation
• Able to establish effective working relationships with people at all levels
• Self‑motivated and able to use own initiative
• Good organisational skills and approaches tasks methodically
• Natural curiosity and good problem‑solving skills
• Pays attention to detail
• Experience of using Microsoft Office Tools
• Experience of working with a defect and task tracking tool (e.g. Azure DevOps)
• Experience of working with a test management tool to create and run test cases, manage defects and track testing progress (e.g. Azure DevOps)

Why join us?

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. We are a modern, forward‑looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

You will also be provided with

• Hybrid working : This role is based in Winchester with a hybrid working arrangement consisting of office and home working, all to suit operational requirements. Currently most teams work in Winchester one day a week, with occasional ad‑hoc office days
• Flexible and family friendly working patterns such as part time, compressed hours, flexi leave, accrued extra working hours
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and paid sick leave
• Discounts for gyms, retailers such as Apple, car hire, insurances, holidays, hotels, theatres, theme parks, restaurants, and eyecare
• Generous Employer Pension Contribution
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience, informally, or formally
• Opportunities to make a difference and receive support through staff networks for parents, carers, and people with protected characteristics
• The support of a wider team who will value you and what you achieve

Additional Information

IT Test Analyst Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion

Steven Stockton‑Chalk, Resource Manager on [e-mail]

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.