Senior Technical Test Analyst – DV Cleared

Sopra Steria Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

On-site work in Cheltenham

Job summary

Sopra Steria Limited in Cheltenham seeks a Senior Technical Test Analyst to work in a highly secure Defence environment. You will lead complex testing across systems and integrations, design detailed test scenarios, and collaborate with Development and Architecture teams to ensure high-quality delivery.

In this role you will own testing activities, drive best practices, mentor peers, and help maintain robust test plans.

Qualifications

• Hands-on testing across system and integration levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience translating requirements into test coverage.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, SQL and ITSM tools.
• ISTQB Advanced/Technical Test Analyst certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Testing complex, mission-critical systems across integrated technologies.
• Designing and executing detailed test scenarios and cases.
• Delivering system and integration testing with cross-functional teams.
• Taking ownership of testing activities and reporting on progress and risks.
• Mentoring colleagues and sharing testing best practices.
• Ensuring testing aligns with DV clearance requirements.
• Collaborating with Development, Engineering and Architecture teams.

Skills

System testing

Integration testing

Test planning

Defect investigation

Test execution

Test management

DV clearance knowledge

Active Directory

SQL databases

ITSM platforms

Monitoring tools

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Test management tools

Defect tracking tools

Automation tools (basic)

Job description

Sopra Steria Limited in Cheltenham seeks a Senior Technical Test Analyst to work in a highly secure Defence environment. You will lead complex testing across systems and integrations, design detailed test scenarios, and collaborate with Development and Architecture teams to ensure high-quality delivery.

In this role you will own testing activities, drive best practices, mentor peers, and help maintain robust test plans.