Test Analyst - Fixed Term

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Test Analyst to ensure the quality and reliability of IT systems. This role involves designing and executing test plans, collaborating with stakeholders, and improving testing processes. The university offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a range of employee benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Market leading Pension

40 DAYS Holiday

Travel & Family benefits

Discounted leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, executing, and maintaining test plans and scripts.
• Ability to identify, track, and document software defects and issues.
• Familiarity with various testing types, including functional and regression testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and cases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement of testing processes.

Skills

Testing methodologies

Automation testing

Collaboration

Documentation

Defect tracking

Job description

As part of an exciting and ambitious digital transformation, the University of Surrey is seeking a Test Analyst to play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of the university’s IT systems, data integrations and applications.

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 32 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, pension contribution of 14.5%, and a unique and vibrant working environment.

This role is initially offered on a Fixed-Term basis until November 2027.

Role & Responsibilities

This position involves designing, executing, and maintaining test plans and scripts to identify and resolve software and integration defects, involving manual and automated processes. The IT Test Analyst will work closely with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality IT solutions that support the university's academic and administrative functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for new and existing software applications, integrations, cloud migrations, upgrades and other IT solutions.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and issues, ensuring they are resolved in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, stakeholders and project managers to understand requirements and provide feedback on testability and quality risks.
• Perform various types of testing, including (but not limited to) functional, non-functional, regression, integration, and migration testing.
• Develop, update and maintain test harness of automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies and assist in the preparation and maintenance of test environments and test data.

The IT team at Surrey are plugged in to the whole University, and our digital transformation work underpins the University’s strategy. IT is growing our digital transformation capability, improving student experience, and helping increase our research impact.

It’s a vibrant and exciting time to join a great and well-respected team at the heart of the University’s strategic plans.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Market leading Pension
• Up to 40 DAYS Holiday: 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays
• Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
• Access to on site world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates

For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website.

The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

£37,694 to £46,049 per annum