Test Analyst

Computacenter PLC; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Computacenter PLC in the United Kingdom is seeking a Test Analyst to join the Test & Validation Management Team (TVM). The role focuses on testing applications and services, managing the test lifecycle, and delivering high-quality testing services.

The position requires robust communication, strong Excel skills, and the ability to coordinate across multiple locations while maintaining schedules, plans and reports. SC clearance or willingness to obtain is required.

Qualifications

• SC Cleared or willing to undertake clearance
• Experience in test execution and defect management
• Ability to maintain and create test cases
• Produce test plans, test reports and test metrics
• Schedule testing activities and allocate resources
• Monitor progress of testing activities
• Create and maintain documentation across systems
• Ensure testing schedule is fully authorised
• Coordinate work between teams at multiple locations
• Communicate with stakeholders
• Maintain SLAs and KPIs for testing
• Comply with audit requirements in Test Management
• Contribute to process or service improvement initiatives
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel)

Responsibilities

• Perform test execution
• Manage defects to resolution
• Maintain and create test cases
• Produce test plans, test reports and test metrics
• Schedule testing activities and allocate resources
• Monitor progress of testing activities
• Create and maintain documentation on various systems
• Ensure the testing schedule is fully authorised
• Coordinate work between teams at various locations
• Communicate with stakeholders
• Maintain SLAs and KPIs for testing
• Comply with audit requirements for Test Management
• Contribute to process improvements

Skills

MS Excel

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Must be SC Cleared, or willingness to undertake A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Test Analyst to join the Test & Validation Management Team (TVM). The objective of the team is to protect the customers' IT environments from any adverse impact of releases introduced into these environments (e.g. monthly Microsoft security patching). This is done by performing testing of the in-scope applications and services. TVM manages the entire test lifecycle, from reviewing requirements, through planning, test execution and defect management, to making a recommendation for the release under test. The Test Analyst will be responsible for performing the test activities, along with managing the associated documentation and reporting to help deliver the testing service to the highest standards. What you'll do

• Perform test execution
• Manage defects to resolution
• Maintain and create test cases
• Produce test plans, test reports and test metrics
• Schedule in the testing activities and relevant resources
• Monitor the progress of the testing activities
• Create and maintain the relevant documentation on various systems
• Ensure the testing schedule has been fully authorised
• Manage relationships and coordinate work between different teams at various locations
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders
• Maintain SLAs and KPIs for testing activities
• Comply with all audit requirements applicable to Test Management process
• Contribute to any process or service improvement initiatives
• Perform duties as directed by the Test Manager

  PC Literate, ability to use standard MS Office applications, particularly Excel to a good user level

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated, able to work off own initiative or as part of a team when required

  We are a leading independent technology and services provider, trusted by large corporate and public sector organisations. We are a responsible business that believes in winning together for our people and our planet. We help our customers to source, transform and manage their technology infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling people and their business.

We're a place where you can belong With over 21,000 people across 22 countries, we are proud of our inclusive culture - where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and truly belong. You'll see this reflected in our recruitment process too. We aim to provide fair access to opportunities and an inclusive, barrier-free experience. All that matters to us is that you share our vision and values, and bring the skills and experience we need. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme. If you opt in and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you'll be guaranteed an interview, and we're happy to support any reasonable adjustments.