Junior Test Analyst

NEC Software Solutions is headquartered in the UK and operates around the world.

We employ more than 3,000 people in six countries, building software and services to get our customers better outcomes.

We traded as Northgate Public Services until 1 July 2021 when we rebranded to align with our owners, NEC. Most of our subsidiary companies did too (APD Communications, i2N, EMIS Care and Charter Systems) but our service design agency still trades as Snook.

We’ve been part of global tech company NEC Corporation since January 2018.

The position exists in the Revenues and Benefits (R&B) test team within NEC for a Junior Test Analyst. The team are responsible for the testing of the Revenues and Benefits application, making sure it meets the needs of the 170 local authorities that use it and that it complies the latest Government legislation.

The position will suit someone with a testing background who is looking to further their career. The successful candidate will be working with senior members of the team to learn, understand and test the R&B application in line with the Government legislation it must meet.

The successful candidate will be given training to allow them to progress to be able to take sole responsibility for the testing of new deliverables, enhancements and legislative changes that need to be released to our customers.

The ideal candidate will have experience of testing complex financial software applications.

Key Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good understanding of the Software Development lifecycle.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret complex requirements.
• Experience of writing test scripts to document the testing of complex applications.
• Experience of executing test scripts.
• Ability to investigate test failures where the actual results do not match the documented expected results.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

Desirable

• Understanding of the impact that different versions of software used to run the application (such as internet browsers and operating systems) may have on the application.
• Basic SQL skills.
• Experience of working with offshore teams.
• Proven track record of meeting tight deadlines.
• Understanding of impact/risk analysis and ensure that testing activities reflect this.
• Knowledge or understanding of the collection and administration of Council Tax or Non-Domestic rates.

Areas of responsibility

• Learn and understand the underlying Revenues and Benefits the legislation.
• Review and understand the functional requirements specifications for legislative changes, enhancements and new functionality being developed.
• With training and guidance produce accurate and thorough test scripts using these specifications to ensure all areas of the functionality are tested against predefined results.
• Test new technologies as they are introduced to the customer base and/or incorporated into the NEC’s releases.
• Work with the senior test analyst and test team manager to ensure all testing is carried out in accordance with the project plan and by the specified deadlines, highlighting any items at risk of not being done so.
• Report test results to the senior testers, Test Manager and/or other colleagues in a clear and concise manner.
• Ensure all required documentation is updated in an accurate and timely manner.
• Learn and understand NEC’s quality management system and ensure that all testing activities meet with it
• Contribute to the continual improvement processes, looking for ways to increase the quality of the testing.
• Assist in the testing of other applications marketed by NEC.

Key Behaviours

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work remotely as part of a team
• Have a flexible in approach to both working hours and workloads
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Use of initiative in solving problems encountered with functionality being tested.
• Ability to seek information and gather detail to improve knowledge and understanding of a topic
• Willingness to take on the challenge of testing unfamiliar areas.

ITSQB Foundation. in Software Testing

Employees of NEC are entitled to the following Company funded benefits:

Single Private Medical Cover (with the option to select family cover at an additional cost)

25 days paid holiday (includes 3 company nominated days) with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days (during enrolment window)

4 x basic salary life assurance cover

A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions

A selection of tax efficient flexible benefits to suit your individual needs

The role offers a competitive salary.

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.

All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. All employees undertake a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check. Depending on the nature of the role higher vetting may be required such as NPPV/SC/MOD.

NEC is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.