Digital & Data Test Analyst (Automated/Manual)
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 September 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE3 8RA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9358-25-0524 |
Summary
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.