Systems Test Analyst - chance to work with automation REF LION 574

Interface Recruitment UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services is seeking a Systems Test Analyst to enhance their testing team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for creating and executing test scripts, collaborating with business analysts to ensure comprehensive test coverage, and investigating defects. Your expertise in system testing, especially within .NET and SQL environments, will be essential. This position offers a competitive salary, a range of flexible benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about quality assurance and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Contributory pension

3% flexible benefits

Free shuttle bus from Leeds City Centre

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Free on-site gym

Excellent coaching and training

Qualifications

• 3+ years of system testing experience required.
• ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing is a must.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test scripts to ensure functional requirements.
• Investigate defects and maintain knowledge of core systems.

Skills

System Testing

Software Testing

.NET

Microsoft SQL Server

Selenium

SOAPUI

Agile

SCRUM

Team Foundation Server

Test Management

Financial Services

Business Project Management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing

Tools

Microsoft Test Manager

Test Automation Tools

Job description

Role: Systems Test Analyst

Education Requirements: Degree or equivalent years exposure

Experience Requirements: 3 plus years

Industry: Financial services

Job Location: Tower Works, Globe Road, Leeds, LS11 5QG

Qualifications: Industry related

Work Hours: 37.5 hrs

Salary: Up to £35,000 + 3% flexible benefits + on target bonus of 5% + contributory pension

We’re now looking for a System Test Analyst to join our growing team. You’ll be responsible for:

• Test script creation and execution.
• Liaise with Business Analysts to ensure test coverage of functional requirements.
• Defect investigation & logging where expected outcomes are different from actual.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the core Collections system and processes, and how those systems and processes interact.
• Perform System Integration and End to End testing.
• Develop skills required for the production of estimates and risk analysis (where required).
• Attend/lead document walkthroughs and reviews of project documentation when required from a testing perspective.
• Consistently communicate risks and issues to the project team and/or Product Test Manager.
• Define and document the test strategy per project, ensuring a robust test pack is in place to support the test execution.

You’ll need to evidence the following qualifications, skills and experience:

Skills and Responsibilities:

• At least 3 years system testing experience
• Ideally have a background in software testing or IT
• Exposure to .NET and Microsoft SQL Server 2010 and beyond
• Experience of working with test automation tools such as Selenium and SOAPUI
• Understanding of different testing approaches and techniques
• Agile, SCRUM or RAD experience
• Experience of working within the constructs of Team Foundation Server 2013 and above
• Knowledge of working with test management tools such as Microsoft Test Manager 2013
• Financial services/debt collection experience
• Business project management experience

Qualifications:

• ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing as a minimum

Skills:

• Strong technical testing skills
• Sound understanding of System Integration Testing
• Ability to query databases
• Diagnostic and problem solving
• Understanding of web based applications
• Understanding of Service Oriented Architecture
• Knowledge of networking and system architecture
• Systems applications awareness – SQL, TFS, Microsoft .NET
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Process Driven
• High attention to detail
• Professional approach
• Ability to influence others
• Excellent team player
• Highly self-motivated
• Strong communicator
• Assertive and persuasive

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual bonus
• Contributory pension
• 3% flexible benefits - including cycle to work, critical illness, dental insurance, childcare vouchers, travel insurance, dining club, retail discounts and the option to buy up to one week’s worth of holiday subject to start date
• Free shuttle bus from Leeds City Centre
• Subsidised on-site restaurant
• Free on-site gym
• Excellent coaching and training

If this sounds like the role for you, and you’re eligible to work in the UK we’d love to hear from you.