Test Analyst

Greggs PLC; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food retailer in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Fixed Term Test Analyst to work on their Next-Generation SAP project. The role involves creating and executing test cases, logging defects, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of testing experience and a strong command of tools like Microsoft Azure DevOps. The position offers a variety of employee benefits including annual leave, bonuses, and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Management Bonus Scheme

Profit share

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Colleague discount

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience at a senior level in testing.
• Proficient in testing fundamentals and methodologies.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Script, execute, and maintain manual test cases.
• Perform system, integration, and regression testing.
• Log and track defects and support with re-testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Risk-based testing

Collaboration and teamwork

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

ISTQB Foundation or other qualification

Tools

Microsoft Azure DevOps

JIRA

HP ALM

TestRail

Job description

Vacancy Information

We are looking for a Fixed Term Test Analyst to join us on the Next-Generation SAP project. We have kicked off the project to upgrade our current SAP systems to the next generation. The role of a test analyst on this project is: to understand what the requirements of the business are for the new solution, create test scenarios based upon how the new solution will meet the business requirements, execute scripted test cases and capture test evidence, log and report any issues in the form of defects, report test results and progress to key stakeholders in the project.

We can offer you:

• 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro‑rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day

• Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 10% of your salary

• Profit share: We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year

• Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependants

• Permanent Health Insurance which is a replacement income scheme

• You will automatically join our Greggs pension scheme which is a fantastic way to save for your retirement and allows you to benefit from employer contributions and tax advantages

• Defined contribution management pension scheme

• Death in service benefit which provides a lump‑sum payment equal to 4 times your year’s salary

• Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own‑produced products

• Share save schemes that let you buy discounted Greggs shares, by saving a set amount of money over a fixed time, to have an even bigger share of our profits

• Career progression and learning and development

• Employee Assistance Programme; A free, confidential helpline, offering advice and support with financial, relationship, work‑related and wellbeing issues, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Including a mobile app providing a range of wellness content on physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing

• Perks and savings, such as digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in‑store and online coupons and lifestyle offers

• Cycle to Work scheme

• A company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about The Greggs Pledge

• Colleague Networks – internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another

About the role

• This is a full‑time, 12 Month Fixed Term role
• We know that having a work‑life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
• The base location for this role is Innovate House, Newcastle‑Upon‑Tyne or can be remote working

What you’ll do

• Script, execute, and maintain manual test cases in Microsoft Azure DevOps based on functional and technical specifications.
• Perform system, integration, and regression testing.
• Identify and track defects using Microsoft Azure DevOps, and support with re‑test and closure.
• Collaborate closely with developers, functional consultants, and Greggs business leads to understand requirements and ensure test coverage.
• Peer reviewing test cases to ensure scripting standards and good test coverage is being met.

About you

Essential Skills:

• We are looking for someone that is highly skilled in the testing arena who has worked at a senior level for at least 2 years
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Be very knowledgeable in testing fundamentals (such as Risk‑based testing approach) and ‘shift left’ testing principles
• Proficiency with test management tools (e.g. Microsoft Azure DevOps, JIRA, HP ALM, TestRail).
• Values collaboration and teamwork, has a desire to contribute to the continuous improvement of the testing team
• Are self‑motivated with the ability to work under pressure and using own initiative
• Have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience of analysing information and issues to identify current and potential problems and develop and implement workable solutions
• Enjoy being part of a hard‑working team, sharing the same end goal, and celebrating results together
• Are supportive of an inclusive culture – recognising and valuing that difference is good
• Want to develop and are ready to work alongside some great people and have lots of fun on your Greggs journey!

Desirable Experience:

• Hands‑on experience with SAP S/4 HANA modules (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement).
• Experience with other SAP products (e.g. EWM, CAR, IBP)
• Experience with Tricentis Tosca or other module‑based automation tools.
• Understanding of retail and supply chain business processes within SAP environments.
• Have an ISTQB Foundation or other qualification

About Greggs

Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We're hard‑working, but above all else we're family; and it doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us! We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views. We'll make sure you have the skills and knowledge you need to have a great career with us.