Software Test Analyst

• Citizenship Required: United Kingdom Citizenship
• Clearance Type: Highest Level of Government Clearance (DV) Clearance not required to start

NB, YOU MUST BE A BRITISH CITIZEN AND HAD PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN THE UK FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS (WITH A TRAVEL HISTORY) TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE

Origin8tive Limited is looking for a Software Test Analyst to join our team. This is a great opportunity to work with a growing company in the technology space. We are looking for a methodical and results-driven person to identify and apply test procedures to ensure product quality. The ideal candidate should have a passion for detecting and solving problems with an eye for detail, in-depth knowledge of software development and analytical skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying products to be assessed in the software review process
• Defining the appropriate test to be carried out including the test data to be used
• Managing the test data by documenting the results of each test cycle to identify flaws
• Liaising with the software development team
• Running diagnostic and system testing and presenting the information to the relevant stakeholders
• Interacting with and coordinating the development and validation team and ensuring that effective communication takes place
• Identifying and eliminating redundant functions and components
• Improving knowledge of business applications and user needs and expectations
• Understanding and implementing industry standards and protocols

Skills and Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in computer science or IT; or an ISTQB Qualification
• A minimum of 2 year’s experience in test analysis
• A proven record of experience working with computer software and coding
• Knowledge of software development
• Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills
• Experience in test techniques and programming
• Above-average planning and organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to track and write articulate reports on technical assessments
• Project management skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Efficient planning skills and an ability to adhere to deadlines

Additional Requirements

• Occasional UK travel may be required to attend team/customer meetings, events and training activities
• At Origin8tive Ltd we do have flexible working arrangements but we see the value of our teams being co-located in Cheltenham. Talk to us at the application stage about what may be possible.
• Clearance requirements: Due to the nature of our work a UK security clearance is required for a number of our roles. To qualify for clearance, you must hold a British passport and have lived in the UK permanently for 10 years (and have 10 years of travel history).