Test Analyst

1 month ago


Salford, United Kingdom University of Salford Full time

**We are looking for a Test Analyst to join our Products and Applications team.**

You will participate in refinement of User Stories, assist developers in specifying unit tests, write and execute functional and integration tests and guide and assist our user community with UAT.

You will spend approximately 70% of your time on work that is project focused.

Some ongoing projects include cloud migration, analytics integrations, and new regulatory changes; these are just a small part of a large portfolio of projects with significant impact to the organisation, and through-work already planned at least until 2024.

We are a Microsoft environment and are keen to speak with people who have Azure DevOps experience, although knowledge of Jira or other similar tools is useful.

We are also keen to hear from you if you are skilled in test automation, as this is a key focus for us in the coming year. We use a combination of tools, including WebDriver & Specflow (using C#). We can support you as you develop your automation skillsand testing in Azure in the role.

**Background & Experience**
- Experience in the transition to a DevOps culture and mindset, adapting and operating organisational processes
- Experience of testing in Agile (Scrum) delivery teams, being an active participant in these Scrum ceremonies, and managing your work within sprints
- Continuous improvement, increased use of automation to drive velocity, quality, scalability, security
- Microsoft technological environment: Azure DevOps, Azure, Dynamics 365, MS SQL, C#,.NET etc.

**A bit about our Products and Applications team.**

At the core, we provide IT services to the University’s students, academics and professionals, but the reality is we do so much more than that We explore new technologies, we strive to innovate whilst all along, placing a strong focus around improving thecustomer experience.

The Digital Products and Applications team within Digital IT (DIT) are responsible for all the stages involved in bringing a product from concept or idea through to production release and beyond, supporting and incorporating the entire journey.

Designing, developing, and testing functionality in collaboration with colleagues throughout the University, third party suppliers and strategic partners.

The Digital Products and Apps Team is made up of the following skills: Development, Testing, Application Support and User Experience.

**What’s in it for you?**

**Competitive salary** - and excellent pension scheme

**Generous annual leave** - plus the ability to buy additional holiday days

**Professional development** - a comprehensive package of personal development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential

**Inclusion, for all of us**:

- With over 200 languages spoken across Greater Manchester, we want to create an inspirational, inclusive learning and working environment, celebrating the diversity of our University community in our everyday conversations.Our student population is already incredibly diverse, and we want to ensure this is reflected across our colleague profile as well.

**Wellbeing support** - dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships.

**Greater Manchester** - Live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleagues, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestylechoices.

However you identify, whatever your pathway has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong.


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