Security-Cleared Software Test Analyst

Origin8tive Ltd.; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

EV Car Scheme

Training budget

Leave entitlement

Job summary

Origin8tive Ltd. is seeking a methodical and results-driven tester to identify and apply test procedures ensuring product quality.

The role requires DV security clearance and a strong background in software development with analytical skills. Responsibilities include defining tests, managing data, liaising with developers, running diagnostics, and developing test automation scripts while reporting findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in computer science or IT; or an ISTQB Qualification.
• A minimum of 2 year’s experience in test analysis.
• Experience with computer software and coding.
• Knowledge of software development.
• Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Experience in test techniques and programming.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to write articulate reports on technical assessments.
• Project management skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify products to be assessed in the software review process.
• Define the appropriate test to be carried out including the test data to be used.
• Manage the test data by documenting the results of each test cycle to identify flaws.
• Liaise with the software development team.
• Run diagnostic and system testing and present information to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with development and validation teams and ensure effective communication.
• Identify and eliminate redundant functions and components.
• Improve knowledge of business applications and user needs.
• Understand and implement industry standards and protocols.
• Design and develop test automation scripts.
• Use test automation guidelines.
• Research issues in software through testing.
• Collaborate with Software Developers to develop solutions.
• Keep updated with industry developments.

Skills

Test analysis

Analytical skills

Software development knowledge

Programming experience

Reporting

Project management

Teamwork

Deadline adherence

Education

CS/IT degree

ISTQB qualification

Job description

Origin8tive Ltd. is seeking a methodical and results-driven tester to identify and apply test procedures ensuring product quality.

The role requires DV security clearance and a strong background in software development with analytical skills. Responsibilities include defining tests, managing data, liaising with developers, running diagnostics, and developing test automation scripts while reporting findings to stakeholders.