Senior Test Analyst

Manchester Arndale; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Ipswich is seeking a Lead Tester responsible for delivering effective testing approaches and managing defect processes. Ideal candidates will possess strong testing experience, technical aptitude, and project management knowledge. This role offers a chance to work in a supportive environment with a focus on professional development and collaboration.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Career progression support

Qualifications

• Good standard of education to degree level.
• Relevant Test Management experience required.
• Professional certifications in testing are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce test scripts and execute test cycles.
• Manage defect management process.
• Coordinate testing activities with stakeholders and third parties.

Skills

Testing experience

Technical aptitude

Project Management knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Azure Dev Ops

MS Office Suite

Jira

Job description

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment

About The Role

Days of Working: Monday to Friday

Role Overview

• You will be a key player in the success of delivering Testing with OCS. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver effective business and technical change to the way we run our business and deliver our services.
• You will be responsible for producing the test approach, plan, scripts for test preparation and complete test execution for projects. This will cover functional, non-functional testing and defect management.
• You will be supported by using inhouse methods and tools, which include Azure Dev Ops.
• To do this, this role will need to be able to plan testing requirements, manage stakeholders, design and execute testing and complete defect management. This will involve working with third parties for some projects and programs.
• As the lead tester this role also provides the opportunity to shape and develop the role and used testing procedures and systems.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Capture and plan all testing requirements and scenarios
• Produce test scripts/testing materials and co-ordinate and execute test cycles
• Complete all testing phases including non-functional testing, functional testing, regression testing and UAT
• Co-ordinate testing activities with the required business areas/application owners and third parties
• Co-ordinate the defect management process for all testing activities
• Produce progress and management information reports, as and when required
• Potential to cover for the Business Analyst when required
• Exercise independent judgment, reasonable care, skill and diligence when carrying out their duties.
• Act in good faith and promote the long-term success of each company.
• Adhere to and promote the Group’s policies on equality & diversity, information security, health and safety and data protection in the performance of their duties and the management of the people reporting into them.
• Support and promote the sustainability plans and policies and carry out duties in a resource effective way, recognising the shared responsibility of minimising negative environmental impacts wherever possible.

Qualifications & Skills

Must have a good standard of education to degree level and must display relevant Test Management experience.

Desired

• Relevant professional qualifications, such as ISEB Testing Certifications
• Facilities Management qualifications are desirable
• Project Management certification would provide a strong advantage (E.g., Prince II, Agile, MSP, PMP)
• Evidence of ongoing learning ability essential.

Experience

• Testing experience in a business environment and IT projects
• A proven track record of delivering successful testing for integration and DevOps projects
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in testing processes and methodologies, including the project lifecycle
• Strong technical aptitude and computer proficiency, including MS Office Suite and Jira
• Able to demonstrate basic understanding of the deployed technologies across the enterprise and of multiple system platforms
• Experience of facilities management and CAFM products

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.