Lift Test Analyst - Saving and improving lives with software - REF 1010

Interface Recruitment UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Lift Test Analyst to join their growing team in Leeds. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development of specialist software that positively impacts lives in the healthcare and education sectors. As part of a market-leading company, you'll engage in software testing, collaborate with talented colleagues, and ensure high-quality deliverables. With a strong emphasis on career growth and employee well-being, this firm provides a supportive environment, generous bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, including private health insurance and a pension scheme. If you're passionate about testing and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Employer Contributed Pension

Free Parking

Generous Bonus Scheme

Gym Membership Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of testing processes and methodologies.
• Experience in software testing at system and user levels.
• Ability to communicate with business and technical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback on progress throughout iterations and roadmap development.
• Creation and execution of Test scripts and documentation.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure quality and acceptance criteria.

Skills

Software Testing

Test Management Software

Agile Development

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Test Documentation

Test Data Requirements

Education

Degree Calibre

Tools

Test Rail

Jira

Job description

Job title: Lift Test Analyst

Location: Leeds - East of the City within minutes of M1 - Free Parking

Salary: £NEG

Bonus: Generous Bonus Scheme

Industry: Software House operating in the Healthcare and Education Sector

Job Location: Reports to Leeds HQ

Work Hours: 9-5.30

Holidays: Industry Leading with Stats

Employee Pension: Employer Contributed

Insurance: Private Health / Life / Income Protection

Parking: Free

Working practice: Office working at HQ in Leeds

Education Requirements: Of Degree Calibre

Experience Requirements: Commercial Software Testing

Qualifications: Any related - ISEB etc but not a pre-requisite

Due to continued company growth, we are looking for an experienced and talented Test Analyst to join a very successful and growing team. The post offers good career opportunities with a company that has a demonstrable track record of promoting from within. The business has grown rapidly in the last 10 years to the point where the company is the market leader in the provision of specialist software for local authority and the education sector.

Responsibilities:

• Provide feedback on progress throughout iterations and roadmap development cycles in accordance with implementations, roadmaps and project specification timescales
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure software solutions meet specified quality and acceptance criteria
• Creation and execution of Test scripts
• Clear logging of Issues in the defect management system, inclusive of repeatable replication steps
• Escalation of impacts and issues to relevant team members
• Creation and maintenance of Test Documentation
• Peer review team members work and provide feedback on suggested improvements
• Take Ownership of Test Data creation and maintenance
• Ensuring Test Sign off prior to release and the production of Release Notes
• Work effectively with all product team members to achieve the overall organisation goals
• Willingness to work to ISTQB (or equivalent) standards with a minimum of foundation level

Skills:

Essential:

• Strong understanding of testing processes, methodologies and best practices
• Experience of software testing, at system and user levels
• Creation and maintenance of test scripts and other product related documentation
• Experience of working within an Agile Development framework (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience in the use of Test Management Software such as Test Rail
• Experience in the use of ALM Tools such as Jira
• Definition and implementation of Test Data Requirements
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Proven experience of the ability to communicate with business and technical personnel
• Proven problem-solving skills and is adaptable/flexible in an ever-changing environment

Desirable:

• Testing accreditation/certification (ISTQB, ISEB)

This is a market leader in case management and workflow software. The products actually make a difference to people’s lives by helping professionals coordinate their activities for children and adults. They are an accredited ‘Best Company’ and genuinely care about employees, paying excellent salaries and offering a full range of benefits, including private healthcare, pension, gym, mobile phone and insurance discounts and a generous bonus scheme.

Recommendations:

If you recommend the opportunity to a friend or colleague then Interface will make a £500 referral fee payment (if we place the individual into the role). All you have to do is forward this advert onto a colleague/friend; they then simply need to mention your name in their email response to Interface.