Test Analyst

UK Research and Innovation ,
Swindon, Wiltshire
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Salary: From £30,782 to £33,459 per annum

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Test Analyst £30,782 - £33,459 (Depending on experience) UKRI – Digital, Data and Technology (Swindon) 12 Month FTC About us: UKRI has an exciting opportunity for a Test Analyst to join the team based in Swindon. UKRI Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) department provides the enterprise technical services that underpin and enable UKRI’s business capabilities. About the role: This is a key role within a technology-focused team, with the successful Test Analyst required to influence quality at all stages of the project, driving continuous improvement and getting involved with requirements, analysis, design, testing and release of enterprise level software applications. The Test Analyst will work within UKRI project teams to ensure the successful delivery of the major platform deliverables from different IT projects through a robust process of test and integration processes. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Development of Test Plans, Scenarios and Scripts. Transform business scenarios into valid test cases with clear requirements coverage and expected results Ensure that Test Plans are agreed by the Lead Test Analyst Automation for functional and non-functional requirements – creating new scripts and maintaining regression packs Execute Test Plans and document results and observations, where appropriate log defects and conduct root cause analysis Develop and review Test Plans and Reports About you: You must be educated to Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience and have of evidence of experience in a Test Analyst role. You must have Data warehousing and Reporting experience and strong SQL Skills with specific experience of testing ETL code – for data warehouse environments. It is essential to have strong hands on test automation experience with experience of building test automation frameworks from scratch or being part of a team that has done this as well as experience with all aspects of the testing lifecycle and test automation: functional, system, performance, stress, etc. You must have knowledge of software best practices like test-driven development (TDD), behavioural driven development (BDD) continuous integration and continuous deployment You will have whole software life cycle test management experience and proven ability to build effective relationships with third party suppliers and employees. It is essential that you have an understanding of a variety of testing methods including the current / latest testing methods and tools and can apply a risk-based methodology across the fundamental test process such as in the creation and execution of test plans. You will have strong communication, both written and verbal, as well as attention to detail, good technical knowledge and strong prioritising skills. What we offer A flexible working scheme, a Career Average Revalued Earnings pension scheme, 30 days annual leave allowance and a number of other benefits. How to Apply Applicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role. Applications are handled by UK SBS; to apply please click the apply button. Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 44 (0)1793 867000. The closing date for applications is 13 th April 2020. This job was originally posted as www.cwjobs.co.uk/job/89892760

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