We are currently recruiting for a Test Analyst to join on an 9 month FTC who will provide project-testing support for a portfolio of projects, both in a practical hands-on way but also supporting the Test Manager in determining resource profiles and allocation, performance management of contract resource and liaising with agencies to onboard resource where required. The Test Analyst prime responsibility is to identify and subsequently define the required tests, monitoring the test coverage, and evaluating the overall quality experienced when testing the Target Test Items. This role also involves specifying the required Test Data and evaluating the outcome of the testing conducted in each test cycle. This position is based at Junction 41 in Wakefield, just off the M1, with free parking and offers a flexible, hybrid way of working. However, all colleagues are required to work in the office for a minimum of 1 to 2 days per week, with the expectation of added attendance when needed. Assist in the development of a high-performing team, alongside the other functional and technical consultants involved in test activities Act as Deputy for the Test Manager, dealing with escalations and proactively managing relations with the business Identify best practice and introduce latest thinking, methodologies and ideas where opportunity presents Develop test scenarios, cases, and scripts according to the specific test phases (e.g., System Test, Integration Test, etc.) for multiple applications and software; Develop extensive and detailed knowledge of our systems; Follow the defined approach and plan for specific test phases/sprints, including test preparation, execution, and closure; Raising Defects as a result of test execution and passing said defects onto an agreed resource for triage; Adhere to the (test) environment management strategy and plan; Ensure customer requirements (functional and non-functional) are adequately defined and are met and ensure the quality of product/release is assessed and understood. Provide out of hours (test) support where required for deployments Reporting, Test Reporting, Defect Logging SDLC compliance Experience in system testing standards and procedures for all testing cycles of system implementation and support Experience in ERP Experience of end-to-end test phases from scoping through to execution and production of the test completion report. Experience in test planning and delivery. Knowledge of Shared Services business processes associated with HR, Finance, Payroll, and Procurement. Experience in tracking the progress of tasks and activities, and preparing reports and statistics to present that progress. Experience communicating directly with customers in writing, by telephone, and face to face Working within a cross-functional team environment, with defined planning and control processes Hold ISTQB certificate Prior experience as a test analyst through the full SDLC cycle Good communication skills with (internal and external) staff at all levels, including listening and providing answers Ability to identify and manage risks and strong problem-solving skills Experience in working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders Self-organising, able to prioritise own workload and seek input from stakeholders when required Desirable SAP (S4 HANA) Knowledge Retail knowledge. End to end experience in previous implementations or migrations from project initiation to live. A successful track record working as a testing lead Experience of device testing
