Senior Technical Test Analyst

Sopra Steria Limited; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Senior Technical Test Analyst to apply industry best practices in testing and support infrastructure systems testing. You will collaborate cross-functionally to produce test plans, develop test cases, and manage testing tools. Ideal candidates possess experience in technical testing, critical thinking, and an understanding of Azure DevOps or Jira. This hybrid role offers flexible arrangements and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Career progression

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Senior Technical Test Analyst.
• Strong technical background in infrastructure testing or system engineering.
• Good understanding of test tooling.

Responsibilities

• Apply industry best practices to testing processes.
• Produce and review test plans.
• Support and execute all levels of testing.

Skills

Azure DevOps

Jira

Critical thinking

Independent work

Cross-functional coordination

Education

ISTQB Technical Test Analyst Advanced Level Certification

Tools

SQL

Cisco Jabber

ServiceNow

Job description

What you'll be doing

• Apply industry best practice to the testing processes
• Provide domain knowledge to support delivery in specialised areas of functional and non-functional testing
• Elicit and clarify detailed testing requirements where they are missing or vague
• Produce and review test plans
• Develop test cases and test scripts for infrastructure systems (servers, storage, network and virtualization)
• Create and manage test data
• Support and execute all levels of testing by coordinating other parties involved in the project and documenting and verifying test results
• Produce basic metrics on tests executed and incidents raised and proactively facilitate the resolution of errors
• Use testing tools as required and assist with tool evaluation as appropriate
• Produce test completion reports

What you’ll bring

• Good understanding of test tooling such as Azure DevOps or Jira
• Demonstrable experience as a Senior Technical Test Analyst
• Strong technical background
• Proven experience in infrastructure testing or system engineering
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and coordinate cross‑functional teams

It would be great if you had

• International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Technical Test Analyst Advanced Level Certification or equivalent
• Knowledge of Active Directory Forests, SQL, Cisco Jabber, ServiceNow
• Understanding of latest developments and future strategies for your area of specialism

Hybrid working role – based onsite in Farnborough in Hampshire three times a week. Flexible arrangements across the UK. Career progression, training and development opportunities.