Senior Test Analyst - Manual / D365 CE / Devops / UAT

Crimson Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Manual Test Analyst - D365 CE / DevOps - Birmingham

Hybrid - x1 a week onsite

Permanent (Sponsorship is not provided for this opportunity)

£45-50k

Senior Test Analyst required for our client based in Birmingham. They're an established Microsoft Digital Transformation Consultancy who are currently seeking a Senior Test Analyst with extensive experience across the entire testing lifecycle, including requirements gathering, collaboration with development teams, and assisting end users. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 CE (Customer Engagement), a strong understanding of UAT, Testing, and DevOps processes, and the ability to lead testing efforts in a fast-paced environment. The role requires excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, project teams, and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and system testing for Dynamics 365 CE projects.
• Oversee and contribute to end-to-end system lifecycle testing, ensuring all testing phases are thoroughly executed and meet high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with development teams, clients, and stakeholders to gather, clarify, and review testing requirements.
• Work through challenging testing scenarios, ensuring issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
• Create, analyse, and execute user test scripts and provide detailed feedback and progress reports to the Test Manager.
• Work closely with DevOps and other project management tools (e.g., JIRA) to track progress, manage test cases, and ensure smooth integration.
• Mentor junior testers and assist in refining testing methodologies and processes.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement efforts, optimising testing practices and workflows.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with UAT, system testing, and DevOps processes.
• Strong experience with Dynamics 365 CE (Customer Engagement) testing and its integration with other systems.
• Proven ability to manage and execute end-to-end system lifecycle testing, from initial requirements gathering to post-implementation.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to confidently interact with clients, project teams, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Expertise in creating, analysing, and executing user test scripts, and providing actionable insights and reports to the Test Manager.
• ISTQB Foundation or equivalent certification (additional certifications preferred).
• Experience with JIRA, DevOps, and other project management tools used for tracking and managing testing activities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Test Analyst to play a key role in ensuring the quality and success of high-impact projects. If you are looking to take the next step in your testing career, we would love to hear from you.