Test Analyst
Role Overview
Experienced Test Analyst role in the Group Technology and Digital function.
The role supports the quality, reliability, and delivery of technology and digital solutions across projects and continuous-improvement initiatives.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Experienced Test Analyst role in the Group Technology and Digital function.
The role supports the quality, reliability, and delivery of technology and digital solutions across projects and continuous-improvement initiatives.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Workplace
- Hybrid working based at Pagoda House in Harrogate, with regular on-site presence required.
- Fully remote applicants will not be considered.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support adoption of test automation across projects and change initiatives.
- Plan, design, and execute manual and automated testing across multiple systems.
- Collaborate with developers and project teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Create and maintain test plans, scripts, and regression test suites.
- Execute tests, track progress, report outcomes, and manage defects through resolution.
- Support SMEs and stakeholders with testing best practice and guidance.
- Improve testing processes, tools, and standards; produce test documentation and exit reports.
- Work with internal teams and third parties to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
Experience and qualifications
- Significant experience in software testing and QA practices.
- ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) certification is required as a minimum.
- Proven experience with test automation frameworks and tools, including UI and API test automation.
- Familiarity with low-code automation tools such as Virtuoso, Leapwork, or TestComplete is requested.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and experience on technical projects and change programmes.
- Ability to create and maintain test scripts and documentation.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
- Experience with tools such as Jira, DevOps, and test management platforms.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, including IFS Cloud, is desirable but not essential.
About Bettys & Taylors Group
The family business includes Yorkshire Tea, Bettys, and Taylors of Harrogate.
The employer describes a culture focused on quality, customers, purpose, and welcoming people from varied backgrounds.
Benefits
- The advertised benefits include a discretionary quarterly profit-share scheme, family-friendly benefits, meals and refreshments at work, product discounts, health and wellbeing support, holiday options, pension, and life assurance.
- Development opportunities include on-the-job learning, external training, apprenticeships, and internal coaching.
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