Test Analyst

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days onsite)

Job summary

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler seeks an experienced Test Analyst for a 6‑month contract in Telford with hybrid on‑site requirements. The role focuses on testing data‑driven solutions within an Agile team, with emphasis on both manual and automated testing and strong stakeholder collaboration.

Active SC clearance and ISTQB Foundation certification are required; SQL and API testing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance is required for the role.
• Experience in both manual and automated software testing across data‑driven systems.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases; experience with data warehouses/ETL.
• Experience using API testing tools (Postman) and test management tools (Jira/Zephyr Scale/Git).
• Experience in Agile delivery environments and collaborating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute manual and automated test scripts.
• Produce test approaches, plans and completion reports.
• Perform functional, integration and end‑to‑end testing.
• Create test data from requirements and track defects to resolution.
• Collaborate with delivery teams and external suppliers; provide testing progress updates.
• Support process improvements in testing and quality assurance.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

SQL

API testing

Agile

Stakeholder comms

Jira

Git

AWS knowledge

Data warehousing

SC clearance

ISTQB Foundation

Tools

Postman

Zephyr Scale

Jira

Git

Oracle/DB

Job description

Test Analyst

Telford / Hybrid - 2 Days Per Week Onsite Up to 380 per day Inside IR35 6 Month Contract

Active SC clearance

Are you an experienced SC Cleared QA Tester looking to work on a large-scale government programme where quality, reliability and collaboration are at the heart of delivery?

We're looking for a hands‑on QA professional to join an Agile delivery team, helping to test and assure the quality of data‑driven solutions that support critical public sector services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both manual and automated testing and has experience working with complex data environments.

The Role

As a QA Tester, you'll be involved throughout the testing lifecycle, from analysing requirements and defining test approaches through to executing functional, integration and end‑to‑end testing. You'll work closely with developers, business analysts and project stakeholders to ensure high‑quality software is delivered on time.

This role offers a varied workload across multiple projects, with the opportunity to contribute to both manual and automated testing activities while working within an established Agile team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and executing manual and automated test scripts.
• Producing Test Approaches, Test Plans and Test Completion Reports.
• Performing Functional System Testing, Integration Testing and supporting End‑to‑End testing.
• Creating test scenarios and preparing test data from business and technical requirements.
• Identifying, recording and tracking defects through to resolution.
• Working collaboratively with delivery teams and external suppliers.
• Providing regular updates on testing progress, risks and issues.
• Supporting continuous improvements in testing processes and quality assurance.

What We're Looking For

• Active SC Clearance.
• ISTQB Foundation Certification.
• Experience in both manual and automated software testing.
• Strong Functional and Integration Testing experience.
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman.
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with Oracle or other relational databases.
• Experience testing Data Warehouses, Data Marts, Data Migration or ETL solutions.
• Experience working within Agile delivery teams.
• Knowledge of AWS environments.
• Experience using Jira, Zephyr Scale (or similar Test Management tools) and Git.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's On Offer

• 6-month initial contract with potential extension.
• Hybrid working with just two days per week onsite in Telford.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile government programme delivering impactful technology solutions.
• Collaborative Agile environment with experienced technical teams.

Please note: Due to the nature of this programme, active SC Clearance is required. Unfortunately, candidates without current SC clearance cannot be considered.