Test Engineer

Version-1; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly profit share

Career progression

Flexible/remote working

Pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Gym discounts

Mindfulness workshops

Educational sponsorship

Excellence awards

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Version 1 is an award-winning technology and transformation partner trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. This QA Analyst role focuses on requirements analysis, test strategy execution, and ensuring traceability across agile teams.

You will contribute to automated testing, continuous improvement, and high-quality delivery in a fast-paced environment, while upholding our values and secure working practices.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience as a Test Analyst.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication.
• Experience with iterative / incremental software delivery.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with strict deadlines.
• Strong background in software integration and system testing.
• Experience of automated testing.
• Experience using HP QC.
• Experience of defining test strategy / test approach.
• Must be flexible, independent and self-motivated.
• Bachelor’s Degree or HNC in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• ISTQB Foundation Certification.
• Candidates must have active SC Clearance.
• Experience testing ERP software, particularly Oracle E-Business Suite.

Responsibilities

• Requirements analysis and validation.
• Defining and executing test strategies and scripts.
• Ensuring requirements traceability.
• Introducing/suggesting new processes and techniques.
• Accurate recording and monitoring of issues.
• Provide QA support to the development scrum teams to automate tests to guide development.
• Review test environments and processes to facilitate continuous improvement and maintenance of quality standards.

Skills

Test analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile delivery

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS or related field

ISTQB Foundation Certification

Tools

HP QC

Job description

Version 1 has celebrated30 yearsinbusinessand continues to be trusted by global brands to delivertechnology and transformationsolutions that drive customer success. Ourdeepexpertiseenables our customers to navigate the rapidlyevolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships withglobal technology leadersincluding Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat,OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’rean award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heartof whatwe do:

• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’rea corevalues drivencompany, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them,it’sdeeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us andwe’llinvest in you!.

Job Description

• Requirements analysis and validation
• Defining and executing test strategies and scripts
• Ensuring requirements traceability
• Introducing/suggesting new processes and techniques
• Accurate recording and monitoring of issues
• Provide QA support to the development scrum teams to automate tests to guide development
• Review test environments and processes to facilitate continuous improvement and maintenance of quality standards

Qualifications

• Have minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a Test Analyst
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong experience of iterative / incremental software delivery
• Experience of working in fast paced environments to strict deadlines
• Strong background in software integration and system testing
• Experience of automated testing
• Experience using HP QC
• Experience of defining test strategy / test approach
• Must be flexible, independent and self-motivated
• Experience in supporting team success and motivating others to keep morale and performance high
• Bachelor’s Degree or HNC in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience
• ISTQB Foundation Certification

Candidates must have active SC Clearance

• Experience of testing ERP software, particularly, Oracle E-Business Suite.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectivelybenefitfrom a share of our company's profits
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
• Financial Wellbeing initiativesincluding;Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financialadviceand an Employee Discount scheme
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
• Educationalassistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

Version1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse,inclusiveand respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully,respectfullyand confidentially.