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Senior Test Analyst
£23,000 - 63,000
Progressive Building Society
Oldpark Avenue 31-51, Belfast
£23,000 - 63,000
Requirements
Must:
- A degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years significant experience in functional, integration, regression, system and UAT testing across complex environments.
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC).
- Experience working in an Agile and Scrum environment.
- Ability to analyse detailed business and functional requirements, define test conditions and map tests to requirements for full traceability.
- Knowledge of SQL for database validation.
- Ability to analyse complex scenarios, identify patterns or anomalies, and break problems into logical steps.
- High attention to detail, ensuring defects are accurately logged with reproducible steps.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g. business stakeholders or different business areas).
- OR Three A-levels at Grade C and above (or equivalent).
- A minimum of 5 years experience of being a user or subject matter expert of the Core Banking System provided by SBS (previously known as Sopra Banking).
- ISTQB Foundation Level Certification or equivalent (desired).
- Knowledge of financial systems and/or Sopra core banking system (desired).
- Experience testing APIs using tools such as Postman or SOAP UI (desired).
- Experience with test automation tools and scripting language (desired).
- Knowledge of mortgage and savings customer journeys (desired).
Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end test planning, execution, and quality assurance across multiple projects and change initiatives.
- Shape the testing approach for each project, defining scope, objectives, required test cycles, and estimating resource and timeline requirements.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to business cases.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and task delegation to Test Analysts and project team members.
- Execute and oversee functional, integration, regression, usability, and system testing.
- Maintain deep system knowledge across platforms and testing phases.
- Lead timely triage, investigation, and resolution of defects, working with internal teams and third-party suppliers.
- Collaborate closely with IT teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors to drive test outcomes and manage expectations for releases and upgrades.
- Ensure accurate test data preparation, complete documentation, and adherence to ITIL processes.
- Lead testing for core banking upgrades, third-party patches, and SaaS platform updates.
Description
At Progressive, we are dedicated to helping you find your ideal career that offers a perfect balance between work and personal life. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and respectful environment where teamwork thrives, and each individuals contribution is valued. Our staff enjoy competitive employment conditions and benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, performance bonuses, and opportunities for professional development. We strive to support our employees both in their careers and personal lives, reinforcing our position as one of the most successful financial institutions in Northern Ireland. Join us and be part of a culture where you can make a real difference in our members lives.
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