Description Are you an experienced test lead ready to drive quality assurance for major public sector IT projects to support the Scottish Public Pensions Agency? The Scottish Public Pensions Agency is an Agency of the Scottish Government. Our principal role is to administer the pensions for employees in the National Health Service, Teachers’, Police and Fire-fighters’ pension schemes in Scotland. The Agency administers these public service pension schemes on behalf of Scottish Ministers with an annual pension spend to over 200,000 pensioners of more than £2.5 billion. As Senior QAT Analyst, you will be responsible for developing test approach for major projects, focusing on risk based prioritisation This role will report into the IT Division in Business Transformation. Responsibilities Coach and mentor test analysts, advising on test techniques and frameworks. Work closely with project manager, 3rd party supplier and business stakeholders to ensure test governance is adhered to as part of SDLC. Responsible for test status reporting, defect management and test closure documentation for assigned projects. work closely with the Test Manager to promote and advocate for Testing best practice across the Agency. Lead on functional testing planning, scripting and execution on assigned major projects. Responsibilities Success Profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Technical Skills: This role is aligned to the Quality Assurance Test Analyst within the Quality Assurance Testing (QAT) Job Family. You can find out more about the skills required, here. These skills are assessed by technical assessment. Full details of the assessment and skills being assessed will be shared in advance with all candidates invited to this stage. Experience: Proven experience of coaching and mentoring testers and SMEs on test techniques and frameworks Experience of leading functional testing exercises Knowledge/qualification on industry standards for Testing as part of the SDLC Experience of working in an agile, multi-disciplinary team environment, collaborating effectively with stakeholders at all levels Behaviours: Managing a Quality Service - Level 3 Delivering at Pace - Level 3 You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here. How to apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet each of the four Experience criteria listed in the Success Profile above. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and DDaT Technical assessment where the behaviours, experiences and technical skills outlined in the Success Profile will be assessed. Assessments are scheduled for w/c 1 September 2025 however this may be subject to change. Interview and assessment are expected to take place in person on site at SPPA, 7 Tweedside Park, Tweedbank, Galashiels, TD1 3TE. Qualifications About Us The Scottish Public Pensions Agency is an Agency of the Scottish Government. Our principal role is to administer the pensions for employees in the National Health Service, Teachers’, Police and Fire-fighters’ pension schemes in Scotland for over 500,000 key workers. The Agency administers these public service pension schemes on behalf of Scottish Ministers with an annual pension spend to over 200,000 pensioners to the value of more than £2.5 billion. SPPA Careers | SPPA (pensions.gov.scot ) Civil Service Nationality Rules Working Pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options, with two days minimum working on site at SPPA. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. DDaT Pay Supplement This post is part of the Scottish Government Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) profession, as a member of the profession you will join the professional development system, currently BCS Role Mode plus. This post currently attracts a £5000 annual DDAT pay supplement, applicable after a 3-month competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly and there is one currently underway. Changes will be communicated when the review is concluded. Equality Statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Further Information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. Apply Before: 7th August 2025 (23:59) - This role is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship organisations only.