Test Analyst

Date Posted: 17/09/2025

Location: Reigate

Job Type: Full time

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At Just we encourage a flexible and agile working environment for the majority of our opportunities. Get in touch with us to discuss in more detail.

Who are Just?

We help people achieve a better later life. That’s our purpose and it’s the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing FTSE 250 company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,400 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK’s most loved retirement expert.

Purpose

The Test Analyst is responsible for the testing of software solutions, supporting Defined Benefit (DB) projects, business as usual, continuous improvement and small change. The testing service provided by the testing function focuses on ‘right first time’ delivery, adhering to agreed processes, controls and governance, actively encouraging continuous improvement. The test analyst will play a key part in defining the DB test approach and strategy for each project to ensure quality outcomes.

Job Role Accountabilities

Project Planning

To work with DB developers and project stakeholders to establish a robust testing approach. To work with project teams to qualify and document the scope of testing required to provide assurance of projects/key changes.

Test planning

To define, shape, plan, estimate and document testing activity for all test phases

Test phases and advice

To perform specific test phases (System testing/System integration) and provide advice and oversight on all other phases (e.g. User Acceptance Testing). Conduct peer reviews of test plans, scripts and defect recording

Test Automation

Build, implement and configure the automated test solutions.

Issue Tracking

Log and progress test issues through to resolution. Log and generate appropriate issue statistics.

Continual Improvement

Generate, and act upon ideas, to improve test processes and procedures.

Customer Focus

Discover and respond effectively to ever changing needs of all customers; reviewing and recommending improvements to the controls that are in place to ensure both internal and external customers are treated fairly.

Examples of Key Activities

Take an active role in the DB Development team, its activities and ceremonies
Be a key part of defining a suitable test approach based on the needs of a specific project
Communicate in an appropriate and timely manner with team members and potentially external parties about issues and progress on all things Test/QA related.
Continually look for and suggest ideas for continual improvement and efficiency gains
Actively undertake steps to keep test datasets and collateral GDPR complaint.
Provide rigorously tested code that meets the agreed Definition of Done
Create and update the Regression suite automated and current
Analysis of the output of tests run through the range of DB projects

Essential for the role

ISEB/ISTQB Certificate in Software Testing (Foundation Level)

Desirable

Educated to Degree level, or equivalent – highly desirable
Computer science related qualification
Certified Scrum Master (or equivalent)

Skills and Knowledge

Excellent time management skills.
An assertive and diplomatic personality
The ability to prioritise work
The ability to work as an individual and as part of a team
Good problem analysis and resolution skills;
Good verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner;
Understanding of the products and services provided by the Group
Understanding of business processes;

Experience

Strong experience in technical and/or non-technical Test Analysis.
Familiar with Test Automation tools and the delivery of automated testing solutions using industry standard technologies, such as QTP, UFT, Selenium, White.
Existing experience or willingness to learn BDD techniques; including understanding of writing test acceptance using Gherkin and the use of tools such as Specflow to create test solutions.
Experience working within an Agile environment; delivering within defined Sprints; familiarity with Agile and DevOps principles and ceremonies.
Working with stakeholders to define testable requirements using appropriate tooling
Experience in planning and successfully delivering cross-business change projects involving IT change within the Financial Services Sector; working within a formal governance and control framework covering all aspects of project delivery.
Experience with IT development processes and delivery lifecycles; test strategy, methodology, plans, scripts and defect management; release strategy and configuration management; testing tools, and applications across full project lifecycles

Company Benefits

A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday
Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case
A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets
Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company
FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)
A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal
Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones

Why Just?

At Just you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career, whilst making a difference to the lives of those around you. You’ll be part of a company with a strong and distinctive culture - we’re ambitious, curious and collaborative – and every decision we make centres around being Just and delivering the best outcomes for our customers.

We’re committed to building a more sustainable business, and we’re working hard to make progress against our Net Zero targets. We're reducing our reliance on fossil fuels in our offices, switching to more sustainable sources of energy and we're investing more of our money in green and social assets.

Valuing diversity of thought and fostering a sense of belonging is critical to our business success, driving innovation and balanced decision making. Our work on DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) aims to deliver a brilliant employee experience underpinned by a sense of belonging, where our people feel proud to work at Just. We remain committed to our publicly disclosed HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter and Race at Work Charter targets and support a wide range of employee network and events, championing issues including intergenerational working, social mobility and neurodiversity.

Be Bold. Be Brilliant. Be Just.

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