Computershare UK
Senior Test Analyst
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Job Description
Location: Edinburgh, Hybrid
In this position, you’ll be based in the Edinburgh office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.
We give you a world of potential
You will have the opportunity to work on complex and business-critical applications within a collaborative and supportive environment that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
You'll have the chance to develop your expertise across manual and automated testing, work closely with diverse stakeholders, contribute to best practices and testing strategy, and stay at the forefront of emerging technologies.
At Computershare we foster a strong culture of learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth, providing opportunities to broaden your skills, influence change, and make a real impact on the quality and success of our products and services.
A role you will love
As our Senior Test Analyst, you will be responsible for undertaking functional software testing to ensure that the level of quality delivered aligns with the organisational risk appetite through test analysis, design, implementation, and execution, in line with agreed plans and strategies.
Some Key Responsibilities Include
- Deliver and execute manual testing to ensure software quality and requirement coverage. In the future, this might extend to automation testing.
- Create traceable test cases, manage test data, and identify and log defects.
- Maintain testing tools, processes, and automation frameworks while driving best practices and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements, communicate progress, and manage risks.
- Mentor team members, promote knowledge sharing, and stay current with emerging testing trends and technologies.
- Apply scripting, coding, database querying, and support non-functional testing activities where required.
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What Will You Bring To The Role
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Test Analyst with strong expertise in analysis, test case design, execution, and defect management. You will be proactive, collaborative, and confident in working with stakeholders to understand requirements, identify risks, and ensure high-quality software delivery.
You will embrace continuous improvement, contribute to testing best practices and automation, communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams, and demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, share knowledge, and support others.
Other Key Skills Required For The Role
- Strong software testing expertise across test analysis, test case design, execution, defect management, risk assessment, and requirements traceability.
- Skilled at gathering requirements from stakeholders and developing a strong understanding of complex systems and business domains.
- Proactive in continuous improvement, adopting emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to resolve issues using technical expertise.
- Effective communicator and collaborator, able to build relationships, share knowledge, provide updates, and challenge constructively.
- Committed to governance, quality standards, and knowledge sharing across teams and global stakeholders.
- Works independently while seeking support and guidance when needed.
- Collaborates successfully with remote and globally distributed teams.
Rewards designed for you
- Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
- Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
- Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.
- Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get-togethers to helping you invest in your future.
- And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.
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About Us
A company to be proud of
We're a global leader in financial administration with over 11,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it’s more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.
Fairness and culture
We're dedicated to providing you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process, please visit computershare.com/access for further information.
About The Team
Our Technology Services team is a place where new ideas and approaches are welcomed, and every individual is equipped and empowered to create change. We're a rapidly evolving and diverse global business and there is always something to learn, opportunities to explore, and a broad range of career paths to progress along.
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