Test Analyst – Nottingham City
Contract type: PermanentHours: Full-time, 35 hoursLocation: Head Office, Nottingham (Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week)Application process: Please apply via the application button which will direct you to our careers site. If you require any adjustments to assist you in applying, please contact careers@thenottingham.com
At Nottingham Building Society our talent acquisition approach is rooted in openness and inclusive hiring, so even if you don’t feel you tick every box, we’d still genuinely love to hear from you.
We are seeking a detail‑oriented Tester to ensure our software meets the highest standards of quality and performance. In this role, you will review requirements, create and execute test cases, prepare test data, and document results. You will manage both manual testing and automated testing tools, identifying defects and producing clear test reports.
Working closely with key stakeholders, you will play a vital role in maintaining software quality, ensuring smooth functionality, and verifying that all requirements are fully met.
Here’s a taste of what you will be doing as a Test Analyst at Nottingham Building Society:
- Test Planning: Lead planning activities across Agile and Waterfall delivery frameworks.
- Test Execution: Conduct thorough testing to validate software quality and performance.
- Requirements Analysis: Review functional, non‑functional, technical specs and user stories to create test cases and scenarios.
- Test Data Preparation: Produce accurate input data and expected results for all test phases.
- Defect Management: Identify, log, track, and support resolution of defects efficiently.
- Review & Collaboration: Participate in document and peer reviews, working closely with project teams to resolve issues.
- Workload Management: Plan and manage your own workload effectively to meet deadlines.
- Process Improvement: Contribute to enhancing testing processes and recommend quality improvement initiatives.
About you:
- Testing Expertise: Strong knowledge of QA processes, industry standards, testing techniques, manual and automated testing, and experience defining/executing tests for both customer‑facing and backend systems.
- Lifecycle & Methodologies: Solid understanding of the full business/systems analysis lifecycle, project delivery cycles, and both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Defect & Quality Management: Proven ability to track, log, and communicate defects effectively, with a solid grasp of defect management and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Logical thinker with strong analytical capability, able to translate complex information into clear test scenarios and cases.
- Tools & Technical Knowledge: Hands-on experience writing and executing test cases, using relevant testing tools; Salesforce and automation experience desirable; ISTQB Foundation beneficial.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of building relationships across the business and working with IT teams to support quality sign-off.
- Professionalism & Work Ethic: Highly motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail, able to manage workload independently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Business Awareness: Strong customer focus, strong technical learning capacity, and ability to support change initiatives across the organisation.
Reward & Benefits:
- Competitive Package: Fair salary benchmarked against market data, annual discretionary bonus, and 29 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medicash healthcare, mental health first aiders, and a suite of wellbeing resources to support you inside and outside of work.
- Work-Life Balance: 35-hour working week for full-time roles, with flexibility to help you perform at your best.
- Career Growth: Ongoing personal and professional development, we’ll support your ambitions and help you grow your potential.
- Inclusive Culture: Be part of a friendly, values-led team that genuinely cares about doing the right thing for colleagues and customers.
- Giving Back: Use two paid volunteering days each year to support causes close to your heart, through our Samuel Fox Foundation.
- Sustainability Focus: Join a business committed to reducing its carbon footprint and making a positive impact on the environment.
- Free access to Octopus Money: Financial coaching & tools that help you plan, manage, and make the most of your money.
Embracing Diversity Together:
We proudly embrace and celebrate diversity as a fundamental cornerstone of our values. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not just essential for our success but is also a reflection of the vibrant communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond our internal culture to the way we approach advertising and engage with our customers.
Our commitment means actively working to eliminate barriers and biases that may hinder equal opportunities within our organisation. We strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of background, have an equal chance to thrive and advance in their careers.
We acknowledge that diversity is not just a goal to be achieved but a continuous journey toward creating an environment that embraces differences and promotes equal opportunities for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and a sense of belonging for every member of our community.
About Us
We are a mutual, which means we don’t have shareholders. Instead, we’re owned by our members and use our money to do good, investing in our community, responsible causes, and – well, you. So, we’re always striving to do the right thing for our team, communities and members.Although our history spans over 170 years, our purpose of helping our members save, plan for and protect their financial futures is enduring. At The Nottingham Building Society, we are dedicated to overcoming obstacles and turning challenges into opportunities. At the heart of our mission is our unwavering commitment to breaking down barriers and building better futures by helping our customers achieve the significant milestone of owning their own home.
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