Senior Test Analyst
- Leeds
- Group IT Software Engineering
- Full Time
- Closing on: Mar 27 2026
- up to £45,000
Do you have a solid understanding of testing best practices? Have you worked across both Agile and Waterfall environments? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with modern tools in a leading financial services company?
If your answer is 'yes' then keep reading.
Who we are.
At Novuna, we care about building a better tomorrow. With a focus on sustainability and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences, we provide consumers and businesses with the capital they need to realise their ambitions. Like any successful business, our corporate functions are essential to keeping the organisation running smoothly, with each team playing a key role in helping us achieve our goals and serve our customers.
What you'll do.
Reporting to our Test Lead, you'll step into the role of Senior Test Analyst and take full ownership of quality within our product squads. You'll help shape the way we approach testing and see the impact of your work land directly with customers.
You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn and grow, with real responsibility from day one, supported training, and clear career progression. You'll also work with modern tools like Jira, Qmetry, Postman, BrowserStack, and cloud platforms, all within a collaborative, values‑driven culture.
You'll also:
- Take ownership of scoping and estimating testing effort, including Jira ticket estimation
- Create high‑quality test artefacts — test scripts, results, plans, and closure reports
- Work closely with software engineers, pairing when helpful to test alongside development
- Coach and mentor colleagues, and support business users during front‑end testing
What you'll bring.
You'll have a strong understanding of testing best practices and good knowledge of project methodologies from working in both Agile and Waterfall environments. You'll feel confident using Jira for story management, test estimation, and defect tracking. Ideally, you'll also hold an ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in software testing.
You'll thrive here if you're adaptable, enjoy problem‑solving, and can handle changing priorities with ease.
You'll be a great fit if you have:
- Exposure to Qmetry or similar tools for test execution, coverage, and traceability
- Used BrowserStack or similar platforms for cross‑browser/device testing
- Used Postman or similar tools for API testing
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
What's in it for you?
Our benefits package is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to customise it to meet your unique needs. Whether you're focused on your health, financial security, or simply want to enhance your lifestyle, we offer a variety of options to support you.
Our offer to you includes:
- An excellent bonus scheme
- Hybrid working
- 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell 5 days
- Full wellbeing package including BUPA, digital GP service, 24/7 employee assistance, plus wellbeing events throughout the year
Being yourself
At Novuna, we're a Disability Confident employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. If you need any adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please reach out to us directly.
Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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