Test Analyst

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Summary:

The UK’s fastest growing and largest independent energy supplier is seeking a Test analyst to join their expanding team. First Utility is committed to helping customers reduce their energy bills through the use of innovative technology, by offering cheaper tariffs and campaigning for industry change. This opening comes at an exciting stage and offers a fantastic opportunity for you to be part of a team hungry to make a difference.

We are the ‘Growing Business Awards’ Growing Business of the Year 2014 and the only energy company to have been listed in the fast track 100 for four consecutive years.

Role overview:

The role will require a confident, self assured and motivated individual to work as part of a dynamic team in an exciting and fast paced environment. The Test Team here at First Utility is expanding to meet business growth. Regulatory changes mean adapting our existing systems, which require full testing.

The test team embed themselves within the delivery teams to ensure that internal and external development meets the requirements of the business. Working within Agile delivery teams you’ll be responsible for everything testing related on a given project, from assisting the developers with technical tasks through to liaising with business areas for User Acceptance Testing.

As a true testing advocate you’ll use recognised testing methodology to deliver activities required within the team.

Areas of specific responsibility:

Review technical requirements/specifications and User Story acceptance criteria.

Writing test plans in accordance with acceptance criteria.

Providing walkthroughs of test plans with business areas to agree test coverage.

Executing test plans in a timely manner.

Defect management activities throughout the testing lifecycle.

Working under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Maintaining a regression and smoke test pack.

Running manual and automated tests (where applicable).

Testing in different environments.

Communicating findings to technical and non-technical colleagues.

Attending daily stand-ups, Test Planning meetings and retrospective sessions.

Working positively and communicating professionally across the team in order to make an effective contribution to team tasks and team spirit.

The desirable candidate will have the following technical skills:

Basic SQL skills/knowledge.

Understanding of systems and architecture (DB's, Servers, Networks etc.).

Knowledge of XML/HTML or similar markup languages.

Working knowledge of JIRA Agile (Greenhopper).

Knowledge of Scrum techniques.

A working knowledge of testing using Kanban boards.

Liaison with 3rd Parties for defect resolution

Understanding the Agile grooming process to assist in Test Planning.

A working knowledge of Google Drive.

Strong desire to perform exploratory testing

Good general IT knowledge.

Experience Required:

Previous experience in a professional testing role.

ISEB/ISTQB certification in Software Testing at Foundation level.

Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Testing in both waterfall and agile environments making use of continuous integration.

Utilities testing background (desirable)

General Skills (non-technical):

Strong influencing and negotiation skills.

Experience of 3rd party test assurance

Excellent relationship/stakeholder management skills.

Strong analytical skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Problem solving ability.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Preparing concise documentation.

Ability to make decisions and be accountable for decisions and actions.

Effective planning and organisation skills.

Copes well under pressure and with uncertainty.

Flexible and adaptable in the face of changing priorities or circumstances.

Drives for results.

The Benefits:

As well as a rewarding career, development opportunities and competitive salary, you’ll also enjoy 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), pension, option to purchase childcare vouchers, and become eligible for our staff energy tariff along with other great ad-hoc offers

We believe in putting energy into looking after our teams, so you’ll benefit from BUPA Private Healthcare, cycle to work scheme, a great working environment with relaxation areas to recharge your batteries and free soft drinks available all day. We also have "Fruity Friday" where fresh fruit is available every week for all employees.

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