Test Analyst

Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

33% discount at all brands

Pension plan with matched contributions

Private healthcare and dental plan

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Job summary

A leading UK hospitality company is seeking a Test Analyst for a 6 month Fixed term contract in Birmingham. In this role, you will create detailed test scripts and ensure testing for various applications, all while collaborating with the Test Lead. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience in Retail / e-commerce testing, preferably within an Agile environment. Flexible working hours are available, and numerous employee benefits are offered.

Qualifications

Knowledge of structured test methods and processes as part of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Proven experience of Retail / e-commerce POS testing in an Agile Testing environment.
Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure assigned integration testing is executed and recorded.
Adopt new practices and learn new skills.
Prepare testing deliverables for review.

Skills

Knowledge of structured test methods and processes

Proven experience of Retail / e-commerce POS testing

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of technologies used in the estate

Meticulous and high attention to detail

Ability to work on own initiative and within a team

Preparing concise and accurate test documentation

Experience of test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps)

Experience with Agile methodologies

Education

IT or similar degree

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Test Analyst to join our award-winning Business Change and Technology team on a 6 month Fixed term contract. Reporting into the Test Lead you will create detailed test scripts covering positive and negative scenarios based on user stories/release notes. You’ll have exposure and involvement in the project delivery lifecycle test activities supported by the Test Lead. In this role you will organise and host defect triage calls with relevant stakeholders as well as report on test progress.

This role will involve a mixture of office and home working, with our Head Office based in Birmingham City Centre.

About us

Serving with pride since 1898, Mitchells & Butlers are the heart of UK hospitality. In fact, you already know us, even if you don’t realise it! We own and run more than 1,600 pubs, bars and restaurants including the stylish All Bar One brand, legendary Miller & Carter steakhouses, and the iconic Toby Carvery. We are Mitchells & Butlers, and we set the industry standard.

You’ll be well rewarded

Working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility with working hours to fit around your personal commitments (e.g., 7am to 2pm, 8am to 3pm, etc.)
33% off at all our brands, including our hotels. Whether it’s date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered
A pension that pays, where we’ll more than match your contributions (x1.5 of your contributions, up to a maximum of 5% of your salary)
Private healthcare, dental plan, cycle to work, and keep fit schemes
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus option to buy up to 2 weeks extra holiday

What makes Mitchells & Butlers a great place to work?

To us, a career isn’t just about ‘clocking in’. We really care about our colleagues, and we’re an employer that keeps a promise. In fact, as one of the largest employers in the country, with over 44,000 people working for us, we have the responsibility of valuing every contribution from a diverse workforce that is representative of our guests, and who make us stronger. We continue to build a culture that values our differences and embraces them as strengths, and we recognise that there is always work to be done.

What you’ll be do as our Test Analyst

Fully understand and comply with the Mitchells & Butlers Testing Methodology and Processes
Responsible for ensuring that all assigned Integration testing for Mobile App, Web and Desktop applications is executed, recorded and evidence stored to allow sign off within the agreed framework to be completed
Day to day working as part of the Testing Team
Ability and willingness to adopt new practices and learn new skills
Carry out appropriate release testing tasks as scheduled
Prepare Testing Deliverables for review by Peers and Test Lead/Manager

What you’ll need to bring to this Test Analyst role

Knowledge of structured test methods and processes as part of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Proven experience of Retail / e-commerce POS testing in an Agile Testing environment
Strong analytical skills
Preferable but not required knowledge of technologies used within the Mitchells & Butlers estate (Aztec, SWS, iServe etc.)
Meticulous and high attention to detail
Understanding and appreciation of Time Management
Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
Preparing concise and accurate test documentation
Proven experience of Test Management Tools e.g. JIRA, Azure DevOps
Demonstrable experience of testing a wide range of responsive websites and mobile applications, with sound understanding of test processes
Experience of working within an Agile (or similar) environment / working with Agile software development processes (SCRUM, Kanban) and tools would be preferred.