Test Analyst/Lead
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Test Analyst/Lead
Duration: 3 Months
Location: Bristol & remote (hybrid working)
Rate: 300 per day
Start: ASAP
IR35 Status: Inside
Role Overview:
A Test Analyst/Lead is required for our higher education client to support a large-scale network replacement project.
This role will be instrumental in planning executing and reporting on User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and end-user device testing ensuring minimal disruption to staff faculty and students. You will also contribute to data analysis for Building Discovery for the locations to be cutover test plan development and the creation of test scripts tailored to complex environments.
You will work with Network engineers Third Parties and Technical Service Managers to hands on test and co-ordinate Business Verification along with defect investigation and triage where needed.
**Hybrid working arrangements - For this role you will be required to be onsite 3 days per week with 2 days remote working (however this may vary based on testing requirements)**
Essential Skills & Experience required:
- Proven experience as a Test Analyst/Lead or similar role in infrastructure or network-related projects.
- Strongunderstanding of UAT and experience working with non-technical user groups.
- Knowledge of end-user device testing particularly in heterogeneous environments.
- Ability to design and execute manual test cases and interpret technical requirements.
- Competent in data analysis using Excel Power BI or similar tools.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Excellent documentation skills: test scripts reports defect logs
- Solid working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and basic data analysis
- A proactive user-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
Desirable
- Experience in large-scale academic or public sector IT projects.
- Familiarity withnetwork infrastructure concepts (LAN Wi-Fi DNS etc.).
- ISTQB Foundation or equivalent certification.
- Experience with accessibility and assistive technologies in testing environments
Duties include:
To develop comprehensive test plans for UAT and End User Device testing
Liaise with stakeholders including IT and administrative staff to define test objectives and acceptance criteria
Ensure test coverage for diverse device types and operating systems (Windows MAC OS iOS Android Printers VOIP Security systems etc. across the organisation
UAT - Coordinate and execute UAT (defined as Smoke and Business Verfification Testing) across multiple departments and user groups
Facilitate UAT sessions log issues and feedback and work with technical teams for resolution
Support business users in navigating test processes and documenting results
End User Device Testing
- Test network connectivity user performance and compatibility across various end-user devices.
- Simulate common use cases (e.g. Managed devices AV VOIP security equipment lecture streaming remote access lab software) to validate functionality post-network changes.
- Monitor and record device-specific issues during transition phases.
. Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyse test data and user feedback to identify trends issues or gaps.
- Produce clear actionable test reports for technical teams and project stakeholders.
- Contribute to go/no-go decision-making with evidence-based reporting.
Defect & Issue Management
- Log defects using appropriate tools (e.g. JIRA Halo).
- Track issue resolution and re-test fixes to ensure quality and functionality
To apply for this role please email your CV to:
Certes IT Service Solutions welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
