Vacancies: Test Analyst Carbon Disclosure Project

Brixton Blog - Big Smoke; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization is seeking a Test Analyst to improve software quality. Responsibilities include collaborating on testing strategies and executing delivery testing. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and experience in system testing. The role offers a salary of £25-30,000 and supports hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

24 days holiday

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of system testing within a commercial software development environment.
• Knowledge of formal testing techniques and practices.
• Familiarity with web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Improve the quality of software delivered to business users.
• Collaborate with analysts and developers to determine testing strategies.
• Plan and execute delivery testing of software.

Skills

Attention to detail

System testing experience

Knowledge of SQL, XML, HTML

Education

Good degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Automated testing frameworks

Microsoft Sharepoint

SAP Business Objects

Job description

You’re an IT professional with a passion for testing and software quality. You’re concerned about climate change and would like to work somewhere a little different. This varied role, which will concentrate on testing, is your chance.

Job Description

The Test Analyst will be responsible for:

• Improving the quality of software delivered to our business users and clients.
• Collaborating with the business analyst and developers to determine testing strategies.
• Planning and carrying out delivery testing of software developed by our partner organisations.
• Planning and carrying out system testing of software developed internally.
• Administration of our change request system.
• Other work, which may include some support and business analysis, as required and depending on skills.

The successful candidate will work 5 days per week and must be able to work legally in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor visa applications, so please do not apply unless you have the right to work in the UK.

The role is located at our offices in Farringdon, although occasional travel may be required, and some home working may be supported (up to 2 days per week).

Desired Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Tenacity and extraordinary attention to detail.
• Demonstrable experience of system testing within a commercial software development environment.
• Knowledge of formal testing techniques and practices, possibly gained through a formal testing qualification.
• Familiarity with SQL, XML, HTML, and web technologies.

They may also have:

• Experience of automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Sharepoint, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, SAP Business Objects.
• Knowledge of software development using C# and asp.net.
• A good degree in a relevant discipline and/or CITP status in the BCS.

Company Description

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is an independent not-for-profit organization working to drive greenhouse gas emissions reduction and sustainable water use by business and cities.

We provide a transformative global system for thousands of companies and cities around the world to measure, disclose, manage, and share environmental information.

Benefits include: Type: Full-time, Experience: Associate, Functions: Information Technology, Compensation: £25-30000, annual bonus, 24 days holiday.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.