Digital & Data Test Analyst (Automated/Manual)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work under the general direction of the Test Lead and will use their discretion in how to respond to complex issues within their assigned task / project. Working to specific instructions and with reviews at frequent milestones, they will determine when / who to escalate concerns to a higher level.

• Producing an analysis of requirements with outline testing needs
• Producing test plans, test cases and test scripts to support project deadlines across both manual and automated testing.
• Producing regular records and reports of test plans and execution outcomes.
• Repeating test activity to match multiple software deliveries

As a Test Analyst you will be included in activities throughout much of the project life cycle.

• Identify risks to schedules; escalate quality issues
• Attend assigned task / project planning and quality review meetings
• Job shadowing to understand workflows
• Reading requirements catalogues, process flowcharts, technical specifications, user guides, standard operating procedures and associated documentation.

Across all testing levels, unit, integration, system and regression, using the Leapwork automated testing application the post holder will:

• Develop and maintain against current code base, complex suites of flows (test scripts) and sub-flows (reusable elements), using application building blocks and syntax, referencing test data built using SQL and/or MS Excel tables.
• Plan, sequence, schedule and debug test runs, across multiple remote virtual desktop agents.
• Develop automated processes to support both testing and application management.
• Develop reporting dashboards both internally within the application and externally using MS Excel, SQL and Power BI.

A systematic approach to selecting techniques, test execution and defect resolution within an assigned task / project is a key aspect of the role.

• Demonstrate appropriate test approach / technique selection rationale
• Maintain accurate test artefacts and deliverables
• Conduct defect review meetings to proactively monitor and manage defect progression leading to their resolution
• Monitoring progress and exception reporting of ones own work against planned activities
• Adhere to system documentation, process models / workflows and guidance from the Test Lead
• Adopt best practice standards and work with the preferred tool sets as directed

Effective communication of complex issues to both internal and external stakeholders is integral to this position.

• Influence immediate project team members and have assigned task / project-based contact with suppliers, partners and end-users of the systems being developed.
• Provide regular test status reports to the Project Manager and Test Lead
• Provide regular testing status feedback to developers and other stakeholders
• Provide mentorship, testing process advice and guidance to project stakeholders, including regression testers and user acceptance testers.
• Register project risk and issues with the Test Lead and Project Manag

Although as a Test Analyst you will have no direct budgetary responsibility, you will support the Test Lead and Project Manager to stay within budget and escalate appropriately any issues or risk that could impact the project budget.

Please ensure you read the downloadabled 'Digital & Data Test Analyst (Automated/Manual) Job Description + Person Specification' document from the link below for the full job description and person specification details.

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Training & Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

• ISTQB Foundation Level

Experience

• Knowledge and experience of SIT/UAT testing of clinical systems in an NHS environment
• Experience in manual testing; production of test scenarios, test cases, test scripts, test execution

• Experience of testing throughout the software development life cycle
• NHS Acute Hospital - IM&T project experience

Communication and relationship skills

• Good verbal and written English communication skills
• An effective collaborator
• Competent in complex communications of test issues and product defects

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Competent in problem solving
• Competent in design of tests from requirements definitions

• Understanding of risk assessment

Skills

• Competent in technical problem diagnostics / debugging
• Competent in the use of PowerShell commands

• Basic test automation
• Competent in script language based software development, including SQL, VBA, HTML, CSS and/or Java

Planning and organisation skills

• Competent in the planning and execution of functional tests
• Excellent problem solving and planning skills

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Knowledge

• Fully competent in the testing process in a development project context
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS syntax
• Beyond the basic knowledge of MS Excel
• Knowledge of the principles of automated testing and tooling available

• Acute healthcare
• Automated testing development and execution

Other requirements specific to the role

• A quick learner
• A self-developer

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire County Council, County Hall

Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/