Test Analyst

Test Analyst x 2 - Full-time - Salary - £38918.00 - £45404.00 (dependent on experience) - Hybrid working

Our Technology team plays a key role in ensuring OS is at the forefront of geospatial capability.

Join us and you'll have an opportunity to make an impact. To empower projects that deliver real-world benefits across Britain and internationally. To hear our customers say they could not have done it without us. And to be central to OS's vision: to be recognised as world leaders in geospatial services; creating location insight for positive impact.

Join our dynamic Technology team

We are currently looking for two Test Analysts to join our Technology team working towards the successful delivery of the Public Sector Government Agreement (PSGA), which defines Ordnance Survey's public task as a National Mapping Service. Ordnance Survey also has a testing community of 70+ test professionals that support each other with regular sessions on test related topics, tools, and techniques - be a part of it!

About the role

Working within the PSGA UAT Team, you will be responsible for designing and executing manual test suites to ensure effective test coverage according to the defined user acceptance test criteria. You will work closely with product and data experts, in addition to a collaborative team of internal programme stakeholders to deliver the test activities, whilst contributing to and supporting the effective delivery of User Acceptance Testing to our external customers/partners.

Once established, you will gain detailed knowledge of the programme and data products, with a view to learning and developing an in depth understanding of the data journey and its value to our customers through utilising your GIS software skills. You will report to and provide regular updates to the PSGA Test Lead; contributing to team retrospectives and planning sessions to ensure test best practice, continual improvements and appropriate standards are adhered to.

Here is a snapshot of the technologies that we use

• Azure DevOps, QGIS, Esri ArcGIS, Cadcorp, Microsoft 365

What we're looking for

• A keen eye for detail and experience of data analysis, functional and data testing.

• Experience of planning and supporting User Acceptance Testing.

• Good knowledge of software development lifecycles. (E.g. Waterfall, Agile).

• Good knowledge of test estimation, testing techniques and the use of appropriate test tools.

• Proven ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships and manage stakeholders.

• Experience of reviewing test outcomes and producing relevant documentation.

• Proven experience of building up customer-focused test plans, test suites/cases, analysing requirements and writing test scripts using language that can be understood by both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience in the following areas would be advantageous

• Knowledge and experience of GIS software and tools.

• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft AzureDevOps.

• Awareness of geospatial systems, data, and technologies.

• Qualified to Foundation Level in Software Testing (or equivalent experience).

The Rewards

We want you to love what you do. That is why our benefits package rewards a job well done.

• Salary - £38918.00 - £45404.00 (dependent on experience)
• Performance related bonus up to 10%
• A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12.07%)
• 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays on joining (3 taken over Christmas)
• Paid maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Free subscription to OS Maps
• Access to online learning platforms
• Coaching and Mentoring schemes
• Plus, a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits

At OS, we believe looking after your health and wellbeing means more than posters and events. We empower you to manage your work and life the way you need it by offering things like

• An extra days' leave for each year you work, up to 33 days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid working
• Free onsite parking at our modern HQ in Southampton
• We adopt flexible working and can consider different working hours dependent on the role and your personal circumstances
• Eyecare Vouchers
• OS Explorers Nursery discount
• Cycle to Work scheme

Location

We embrace a hybrid working model at OS and understand there is no one size fits all in relation to how we work. We have a fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire where you will be required to come into for occasional workshops or heads together meetings, with the remaining time being a personal choice as to whether you work from home or spend more time at OSHQ.

Security

OS conducts DBS background checks for all joiners and some of our roles require additional security clearance, including to SC or DV level in some cases. We will tell candidates at the appropriate time during the recruitment process if additional clearance will be required for this role.

Closing date: Sunday 12 January 2025

Interviews are scheduled to take place via MS Teams, week commencing 20 January 2025.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process.

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role, therefore you must have the right to work in the UK, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Research indicates that women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ordnance Survey, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you're enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other roles within Ordnance Survey.