Test Analyst

Peaple Talent; Swindon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Manual Test Analyst to join their client's team in Swindon. The successful candidate will manage and oversee the testing lifecycle, ensuring that all projects deliver high-quality results. Responsibilities include developing test scripts, coordinating testing phases, and managing stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in testing within complex environments and a proven ability to create detailed test cases. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven background in testing activities within large programmes.
• Ability to deliver high-standard outputs under tight deadlines.
• Hands-on experience as a test analyst managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run test scripts based on specifications and user needs.
• Coordinate non-functional testing per project requirements.
• Collaborate with workstreams to ensure acceptance testing is completed.
• Rank test cases and defects, coordinating fixes as necessary.

Skills

Testing activities management

Stakeholder relationship management

Creating manual test cases

Defect tracking

Job description

Test Analyst | Swindon | Permanent | £35,000 p.a.

Peaple Talent have partnered with a client in Swindon looking to recruit for a Manual Test Analyst.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of our client’s vision and forming part of the testing and QA function of our client across all organisational systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and run comprehensive test scripts, shaped by both technical specifications and user needs, from the close of unit testing through the start of UAT.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure all non-functional testing is completed according to project testing requirements,
• Follow the Test and QA framework set out by our client, ensuring all activities align with its standards.
• Confirm that all predefined conditions for starting and finishing each test phase are met.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of every testing stage, providing clarity across the full lifecycle of solution delivery.
• Collaborate with individual workstreams to support and verify that user acceptance testing is carried out as defined in the project’s test schedule.
• Convert acceptance criteria into detailed functional and technical test cases, covering all inbound and outbound integrations.
• Work closely with the Test Manager to rank test cases and defects, and coordinate fixes with the Core team, implementation partners, and any third‑party vendors.
• Oversee defect tracking, maintain control of the process, and produce clear reporting dashboards.

Key Experience Required

• Proven background contributing to and carrying out testing activities within large, intricate programmes or project environments.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑standard outputs while meeting demanding timelines and working within set budget constraints.
• Skilled in managing relationships with stakeholders and engaging effectively with business teams.
• Proficient in creating, preparing, and running manual test cases derived from user stories or defined requirements.
• Hands‑on experience functioning as a test analyst, supporting multiple projects simultaneously within an organisational setting.

If you are interested in this role, please apply on LinkedIn with an up to date copy of your CV.