Professional Services

Directorate of Infrastructure

Lead Test Analyst

Professional Services

Directorate of Infrastructure

Description

The Lead Test Analyst will provide line management for Test Analysts and leadership in IT Services testing activities. They will be responsible for developing a testing culture within the department, creating standards, and ensuring that all testing activity is carried out in line with agreed development plans and standards. They will ensure high team performance alongside developing a culture of learning and empowerment.

The post holder will have a proven understanding of technology and technology trends within the field of testing. They will apply this insight to enable the business to innovate through the use of technology e.g. enhancements in test automation.

You will champion good practice and continual process improvement, enhancing the service and support colleagues.

Qualifications

Essential: Relevant degree or substantial experience in related field.

Desirable: Certification in relevant technologies, ITIL.

Experience, skills, and knowledge

Essential: Significant experience of leading and managing testing activities, using (and ideally implementing) test automation, and must have strong analytical, planning and execution skills.

Desirable: Management or supervisory experience.

Rewards and benefits

Salary: Grade 9; £ 45,737 to £52,841 (up to £ 59,450 with discretionary points)

Pension: USS defined benefits pension scheme

Annual leave: 30 days (or 217.5 hours)

Eight bank holidays and five customary days

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery:
https://www.bradford.ac.uk/human-resources/employee-reward-and-benefits/

Additional information

• Hiring manager: John Fairhall
• Number of vacancies for this role: 1
• Contract type: Permanent
• Location: Remote (Although the role is remote, it is anticipated that you will be required to attend University campus a few times a year. Advanced notice will be provided. You must reside in the UK for the duration of the employment contract).
• Work pattern: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (core hours), very occasional out of hours work may be required in exchange for time in lieu or compensation.
• Possible adjustments: We are open to any request for adjustments to support your needs around working hours flexibility, training, and mentoring, which would enable you to succeed in this role.
• Application process: Test, presentation, and interview.

Next steps

Apply now or if you wish to discuss the role you can message or book a call with John Fairhall, the manager for this role via the ‘Contact us’ section of our IT recruitment site:

https://www.bradford.ac.uk/it-services/careers-in-it/

Our recruitment site contains other useful information and videos including the full job description, an explanation of the recruitment process, and what it's like to work in our department.