Senior Test Analyst

CACI Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI Ltd is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to join their Central Government team. This role involves ensuring the integration and functionality of complex cloud-based applications. With opportunities for professional growth and a variety of challenging projects, candidates must have extensive experience in functional test analysis and cloud services.

Benefits

Free 24/7 counselling helpline

Flexitime and home working

Assigned Career Coach

Social events and team get-togethers

Onsite allowances for lunch and drinks

Qualifications

• Proven track record of handling complex integrations, especially with cloud-based services.
• Experience in creating user journeys and test data.
• Proficient with QA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, and execution of functional testing for cloud-based services.
• Lead the analysis on complex testing issues and develop integration test plans.
• Collaborate with teams to create realistic user journeys.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Extensive experience in functional test analysis

Experience in UI and API testing

Tools

Test management software

Job description

Senior Test Analyst

Bristol, UK ● Cheltenham, UK ● London, UK ● Manchester, UK Req #1103 19 May 2025

About Us:

We are the Information Intelligence Group (IIG) of CACI UK, a specialist software consultancy providing new bespoke solutions to solve our customers complex operational problems. As our business continues to grow, we are interested in speaking with an experienced Senior Test Analyst to join one of our live projects within the Central Government team.

Working in a hybrid way, you can choose how often you work from one of our offices located in Bristol, Plymouth, Cheltenham, Manchester, and London. There will, however, be a requirement to visit customers on regular occasions.

Our Mission:

To support government departments in making critical decisions that enhance the security and prosperity of the UK. Our work is at the heart of national security, making us an integral cog in the UK's safety mechanism. Comprising a team of over 600 highly skilled professionals, we are deeply committed to delivering solutions that truly make a difference.

This isn't just about code, algorithms, and data. It's about playing a pivotal role in protecting the UK. Our work is of the highest sensitivity and utmost importance, and you will be part of it. You will not only develop mission-critical systems but also contribute to keeping the UK safe and secure.

The Role:

As a Senior Test Analyst, you will join one of our small, fast-paced, agile delivery teams. This role is crucial for ensuring the seamless integration and functionality of our client’s complex systems, particularly cloud-based applications, and services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in handling complex integrations, problem solving, designing user journeys, creating test data, automated test frameworks and working with cloud environments. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills are essential to facilitate effective teamwork and achieve project goals.

Testing at IIG consists of a wide range of responsibilities. The list below gives a flavour of some of the tasks you may be asked to undertake;

Support the planning, design, and execution of functional testing to support software and system development, with a strong focus on cloud-based services.

Input into testing timelines, and communicate testing progress and results effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Undertake audits of third-party suppliers testing to ensure quality and exercise thedefinition of done as SIT quality gate.

Lead the analysis on complex testing issues, including cross systems issues.

Develop and maintain detailed integration test plans and scenarios for complex software applications involving multiple systems, including cloud platforms.

Conduct UI, API, and cloud service integration testing to ensure systems interact efficiently and meet business requirements.

Collaborate with development and product teams to create realistic user journeys and test scenarios, particularly for cloud-based applications.

Generate and manage test data, and maintain data integrity across multiple environments, including cloud-based platforms.

Create and implement SIT readiness checklists to ensure consistent test acceptance criteria is implemented across all third parties.

Identify, document, and track bugs and issues through to resolution, working closely with cloud service providers and development teams.

Good knowledge of test automation processes and best practices.

Enhance existing testing processes and incorporate best practices for system integration testing, particularly for cloud services.

Identify and proactively manage risks and single points of failure in theentire SDLC.

Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to summarize testing activities, including issues found and resolutions proposed, with a focus on cloud integrations.

The Fit:

Our Senior Test Analyst enjoy working on a variety of interesting and challenging projects, so we want our team to have a proactive and can-do attitude to our work. We pride ourselves on keeping up with emerging technologies and deliver best-practice, so it is important that you enjoy learning and continuous improvement.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Test Analyst with:

Extensive experience in functional test analysis and testing, with a proven track record of handling complex integrations, including extensive work with cloud-based services.

Experience in UI and API testing and creating comprehensive test plans and cases, particularly for cloud services.

Strong experience in creating detailed user journeys and test data for cloud-based applications.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other stakeholders.

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues clearly and concisely.

Proficient with test management software and QA methodologies

At IIG, there’s no such thing as a typical solution – we’re looking for talent that can keep up with our clients’ challenges and set the pace for new ideation. We value intelligence and fast learners, flexibility, and excitement about tackling every new opportunity. Our work is highly collaborative, so friendly relationship builders are vital to our teams.

Due to nature of the sector this role would be part of, we require all our team to be able to obtain high level security clearance. To qualify for this, you must be a British passport holder and have lived permanently in the UK for the last 5 years.

Culture & Benefits:

We take great pride in taking care of our talent, providing a highly dynamic, inclusive and team-led environment where everyone can thrive. We value every member of our business and strive to be a place you’re excited to work. Our market-leading package of benefits reflects this.

WELLBEING -Free 24/7 counselling helpline and employee assistance programme

WORK YOUR BEST -City-centre offices across the UK, combined with flexitime and at home working

LEARN & GROW -Assigned Career Coach to holistically guide development

SOCIAL -Get-togethers throughout the year, from ad hoc socials to the Summer Party in London and annual awaydays

ONSITE ALLOWANCES -expenses for lunch and drinks

We have offices based in Bristol, Plymouth, Cheltenham, Manchester, York and London where you can work from, alternatively we are happy for you to work from home, occasionally visiting clients as required. We understand the importance of getting to know your colleagues. Whole company meetings are held every quarter, and a training/work brief weekend is held once a year, amongst many other social events.

Equal Opportunities:

CACI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favourably due to ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will;

Provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested (contact a member of the recruitment team on 020 7602 6000 to discuss individual requirements further).

Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role, an interview.

Our people are unique and we encourage, and support them, to be confident in contributing to our inclusion journey.

Other details

Pay Type Salary

Bristol, UK

Cheltenham, UK

London, UK

Manchester, UK

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