Test Analyst

AXA UK plc; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company based in Ipswich is seeking a Test Analyst to join their Digital Trading Solutions team. The role involves testing commercial digital products using Polaris ProductWriter tools. The position offers the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary of up to £25,000 based on experience. Applicants should have strong organizational and communication skills, with a preference for those familiar with commercial insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual company & performance-based bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave

Wellbeing services & resources

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a test environment preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial insurance in an underwriting environment preferred.
• Desire to be involved in the development and delivery of product change.

Responsibilities

• Use various testing tools within the Polaris Productwriter toolset.
• Work with Commercial Data Dictionaries to estimate and carry out testing.
• Produce high quality deliverables and work closely with internal and external partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent relationship management

Communication skills

Ability to manage multi-projects

Tools

Polaris ProductWriter

Job description

It's an exciting time to join the Digital Trading Solutions team here at AXA. We're looking for a talented individual to join the growing team as a Test Analyst, where you'll test SME Digital products using the Polaris ProductWriter testing tools for internal and external systems to AXA to support the business requirements of AXA Commercial Lines. At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means in attendance at our Ipswich office. You'll be required to work from our Ipswich office for up to 8 weeks during the initial training period. Once more competent in the role, you'll then move to a more hybrid way of working. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, such as condensed hours, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

What you'll be doing:

• Use various testing tools within the Polaris Productwriter toolset.
• Work with Commercial Data Dictionaries to estimate and carry out testing of Productwriter developments.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of relevant front end data capture of software house systems.
• Support the Productwriter lead for Polaris developments for internal and external systems, ensuring that stakeholder requirements are delivered on time.
• Produce high quality deliverables and work closely with internal and external partners such as IT, outsourced testing resources and Software houses.
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the key stakeholders.
• Work with the team to make suggestions for improvements of current processes and use of Products.
• Ensure that internal Polaris ProductWriter usage is in line with current standards by linking in with the ProductWriters within the team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience of working in a test environment preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of commercial insurance in an underwriting environment preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organisational skills to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Experience of prioritising workloads, ensuring critical tasks are addressed promptly while maintaining quality across all deliverables.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
• Desire to be involved in the development and the delivery of product change.

Core responsibilities:

You will need to show you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job advert or job description.

You don't need to share the details of your long term health condition or disability for your application to be considered under this scheme.

Eligibility:

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary of up to £25,000 dependent on experience
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• Private medical cover
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Wellbeing services & resources
• AXA employee discounts

Equal Opportunities and Disability:

AXA UK are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader. We actively encourage applications from people who face barriers in the workplace due to a disability or long-term health condition. We participate in the Disability Confident 'Offer of Interview' scheme. This means a fair and proportionate number of candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities who meet the essential criteria of a job, will be offered an interview.

We believe in hiring people who possess the appropriate skills and values that align with our vision. Our selection process is fair and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to join us. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we take pride in treating our employees and potential hires with respect and without discrimination based on any Protected Characteristics.

Legal Compliance:

As a regulated financial services company, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks. Additionally, adherence to the Prudential Regulation Authority's (PRA) Insurance Conduct Standards and the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Conduct Rules will be required.