Lead Test Analyst – 11315SR2

Proactive.IT Appointments Limited; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Lead Test Analyst to manage test execution across multiple projects. The role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure quality deliverables using Agile practices. Ideal candidates should have a solid background in software testing, including API and cross-platform testing, and possess strong experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including private health insurance and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Full private health insurance

23 days holiday, rising to 26

Employer pension contributions up to 10%

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years proven track record as a Software test Lead.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum models.
• Strong Testing experience with API, Cross Platform Testing, Cross Browser Testing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Test Execution for multiple Projects/Maintenance Cycles.
• Work with all departments to ensure quality deliverables.
• Perform software tests, following best practice.

Skills

Software test Lead

Agile/Scrum

API Testing

Cross Platform Testing

Cross Browser Testing

Non-Functional testing

Test Management tools (JIRA, TFS, ALM)

C# .NET

HTML

SQL

Java

Postman

SOAP UI

Automation skills

Selenium Webdriver

Education

ISTQB Advance level Test Analyst certification

Tools

SQL Management Studio

Job description

11315SR2
£50k – 52k per year

Lead Test Analyst

As a Lead Test Analyst, you will be responsible for the Test Execution for multiple Projects/Maintenance Cycles from Development through to Go-Live. As Test Lead you will work with all departments to ensure quality deliverables, building strong relationships between the business and IT delivering software through Agile methodology. From time to time you will be required to perform software tests, following best practice to ensure quality and correct documentation of test procedures in all areas of software testing.

Hybrid working – 2 days on site in the office mandatory

Job requirements

• Minimum 5 years proven track record as a Software test Lead
• Must have experience in Agile/Scrum models
• Strong Testing experience with API, Cross Platform Testing, Cross Browser Testing, Web, Mobile and Tablet
• Strong Testing Experience in Non-Functional testing
• Experience of working with Test Management tools like JIRA, TFS, ALM
• Familiar with C# .NET, HTML, SQL & Java
• Good Experience of working with SQL and SQL Management Studio.
• Excellent knowledge in Postman & SOAP UI for API Testing
• Keen attention to detail essential
• Must be motivated to work independently whilst able to positively influence and engage with other team members
• Must be able to work closely with the BA & development teams
• ISTQB Advance level Test Analyst or equivalent certification in software Testing is desirable but not essential.

Added Advantage

• Automation skills experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks and scripts in line with coding standards will be an added advantage (not a must have)
• Demonstrated experience writing test scripts from scratch in C# .net will be an added advantage (not a must have)
• Experience working with Selenium Webdriver will be an added advantage (not a must have).

What we offer

• Full private health insurance with no excess through our healthcare partner, Vitality Health.
• 23 days holiday, rising to 26 days per years’ service + all UK Bank Holidays
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• AXA Health employee assistance programme – 24/7 counselling helpline, 24/7 medical information helpline, LifeManagement™ helpline
• Work-life balance – flexible working and work from home arrangements

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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