Lead QA Test Analyst — Hybrid & Flexible Hours

Office for National Statistics; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working and flexi-time

Market leading pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programmes

Opportunities to learn new technology & skills

Diversity Network Groups

Civil Service Sports and Social club

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Test Analyst in Newport. This role involves shaping functional testing, driving standards, and influencing stakeholders. Candidates should have strong skills in test design, quality planning, and excellent communication. The position is full-time with hybrid working options, generous benefits including a market-leading pension scheme and flexibility in working patterns.

Qualifications

• Expertise in test design and execution sufficient to set organizational standards.
• Ability to lead and guide multiple teams in test analysis.
• Strategically lead and plan for multiple teams in quality and test planning.
• Strong communication skills between technical and non-technical parties.
• Proficient in leading and coaching defect management processes.
• Understanding of the Software Delivery Life Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality assurance excellence and set standards for functional testing.
• Shape the future of functional testing and drive complex problem-solving.
• Influence senior stakeholders across the organization.

Skills

Test Design & Execution

Test analysis

Quality & Test planning

Communication

Defect management

Understanding of SDLC

Job description

A government agency is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Test Analyst in Newport. This role involves shaping functional testing, driving standards, and influencing stakeholders. Candidates should have strong skills in test design, quality planning, and excellent communication. The position is full-time with hybrid working options, generous benefits including a market-leading pension scheme and flexibility in working patterns.