Test Analyst

Version 1; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Profit Share

Career Development Programs

Flexible/Remote Working

Pension

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Employee Discount

Gym Discounts

Mindfulness Workshops

Job summary

Version 1 seeks a Test Analyst in Manchester to drive requirements analysis, define test strategies, and support development teams with automated tests to ensure quality. You’ll contribute to continuous improvement and maintain high standards in a fast-paced delivery environment.

The role requires hands-on testing, strong communication, and the ability to work effectively under deadlines. Flexible/remote working and career progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience validating requirements and defining test strategies.
• Experience with iterative/incremental software delivery.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with deadlines.
• Experience in software integration and system testing.
• Experience in automated testing.
• Active SC Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Requirements analysis and validation.
• Defining and executing test strategies and scripts.
• Ensuring requirements traceability.
• Introducing or suggesting new processes and techniques.
• Accurate recording and monitoring of issues.
• Provide QA support to development scrum teams to automate tests.
• Review test environments and processes for quality standards.
• Provide test estimates.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Test strategy development

Stakeholder management

Software testing

Agile delivery

Communication

Self-motivation

Team support/motivation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

ISTQB Foundation Certification

HNC in Computing/Information Systems

Tools

HP QC

Job description

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!.

Job Description

• Requirements analysis and validation
• Defining and executing test strategies and scripts
• Ensuring requirements traceability
• Introducing/suggesting new processes and techniques
• Accurate recording and monitoring of issues
• Provide QA support to the development scrum teams to automate tests to guide development
• Review test environments and processes to facilitate continuous improvement and maintenance of quality standards
• Provide test estimates

Qualifications

• Have minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a Test Analyst
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong experience of iterative / incremental software delivery
• Experience of working in fast paced environments to strict deadlines
• Strong background in software integration and system testing
• Experience of automated testing
• Experience using HP QC
• Experience of defining test strategy / test approach
• Must be flexible, independent and self-motivated
• Experience in supporting team success and motivating others to keep morale and performance high
• Bachelor’s Degree or HNC in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience
• ISTQB Foundation Certification
• You must hold active SC Clearance

Desirable Requirements/Skills

• Experience of testing ERP software, particularly, Oracle E-Business Suite.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectivelybenefitfrom a share of our company's profits
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
• Financial Wellbeing initiativesincluding;Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financialadviceand an Employee Discount scheme
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
• Educationalassistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Version1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse,inclusiveand respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully,respectfullyand confidentially.

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