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Job Title: Senior Test Analyst
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Alderley Edge, South Manchester
Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based
Closing date: 20th August 2025
We have a unique opportunity to offer roles within the Chief Operating Office that will help shape the future of Royal London, across several disciplines.
Our Chief Operating Office (COO) works across Royal London to help deliver the Group's strategic ambitions. We work in partnership to deliver operational excellence, drive innovation, enhance customer experience, and protect our business from industry threats.
We are the largest business unit within Royal London, bringing together thousands of colleagues to serve millions of customers and deliver great outcomes. Our focus is on aligning colleagues, applications, and projects with our three value streams: Long Term Savings, Protection & Equity Release, and Long Standing Customers & Annuities. This role is part of the Long Term Savings value stream.
The Senior Test Analyst is responsible for creating test cases based on in-depth technical analysis of functional and non-functional specifications (such as reliability, efficiency, usability, maintainability, and portability). They develop traceability records linking test cases to requirements, produce automated and manual test scripts, regression test packs, and materials to test new and amended software or services.
The Senior Test Analyst specifies requirements for environment, data, resources, and tools. They interpret, execute, and document complex test scripts, record and analyze results, and maintain a defect register. They review test results, modify tests as necessary, and report on progress, anomalies, risks, and issues. They also produce system quality reports and collect metrics on test cases. Additionally, they provide guidance and mentorship to other testers and review requirements to define test conditions. The role may also involve deputising for the Lead Test Analyst.
About you
* Experience with automated test tools such as Cucumber/WebDriver IO, Playwright, Postman, or ReadyAPI.
* Ability to identify gaps in information and resolve them systematically.
* Experience in scripting and designing reusable test scripts, including automated tests.
* Knowledge of testing techniques for functional and non-functional testing.
* Familiarity with testing tools that automate or assist in testing processes.
* Ability to work collaboratively, meet targets, and adapt to changing circumstances.
* Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
About Royal London
We're the UK's largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, savings, and asset management products.
Our People Promise is to work in an inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling environment, underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values: Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.
We offer benefits such as 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 14% employer pension contribution, and private medical insurance. See all our benefits here.
Inclusion, diversity, and belonging
We are an inclusive employer, valuing diverse backgrounds and perspectives, which enhance our skills and culture.
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