Lift Test Analyst - Saving and improving lives with software - REF 1010

Job title:

Lift Test AnalystLocation:

Leeds - East of the City within minutes of M1 - Free ParkingSalary:

£NEGBonus:

Generous Bonus SchemeIndustry:

Software House operating in the Healthcare and Education SectorJob Location:

Reports to Leeds HQWork Hours:

9-5.30Holidays:

Industry Leading with StatsEmployee Pension:

Employer ContributedInsurance:

Private Health / Life / Income ProtectionParking:

FreeWorking practice:

Office working at HQ in LeedsEducation Requirements:

Of Degree CalibreExperience Requirements:

Commercial Software TestingQualifications:

Any related - ISEB etc but not a pre-requisiteDue to continued company growth, we are looking for an experienced and talented Test Analyst to join a very successful and growing team. The post offers good career opportunities with a company that has a demonstrable track record of promoting from within. The business has grown rapidly in the last 10 years to the point where the company is the market leader in the provision of specialist software for local authority and the education sector.Responsibilities:

Provide feedback on progress throughout iterations and roadmap development cycles in accordance with implementations, roadmaps and project specification timescalesWork closely with colleagues to ensure software solutions meet specified quality and acceptance criteriaCreation and execution of Test scriptsClear logging of Issues in the defect management system, inclusive of repeatable replication stepsEscalation of impacts and issues to relevant team membersCreation and maintenance of Test DocumentationPeer review team members work and provide feedback on suggested improvementsTake Ownership of Test Data creation and maintenanceEnsuring Test Sign off prior to release and the production of Release NotesWork effectively with all product team members to achieve the overall organisation goalsWillingness to work to ISTQB (or equivalent) standards with a minimum of foundation levelSkills:

Essential:

Strong understanding of testing processes, methodologies and best practicesExperience of software testing, at system and user levelsCreation and maintenance of test scripts and other product related documentationExperience of working within an Agile Development framework (Scrum, Kanban)Experience in the use of Test Management Software such as Test RailExperience in the use of ALM Tools such as JiraDefinition and implementation of Test Data RequirementsAbility to organise and prioritise own workloadProven experience of the ability to communicate with business and technical personnelProven problem-solving skills and is adaptable/flexible in an ever-changing environmentDesirable:

Testing accreditation/certification (ISTQB, ISEB)This is a market leader in case management and workflow software. The products actually make a difference to people’s lives by helping professionals coordinate their activities for children and adults. They are an accredited ‘Best Company’ and genuinely care about employees, paying excellent salaries and offering a full range of benefits, including private healthcare, pension, gym, mobile phone and insurance discounts and a generous bonus scheme.Recommendations:

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