Job Description

We are looking for a Data Software Test Analyst to join the Frontier team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a fully homebased role but there will be a requirement to attend sites when needed.
The successful candidate will be concerned with designing and executing test cases across various applications. You will work with 1-2 teams at any one time as required, to take knowledge transfer, understand the application, and the changes being delivered. You will also carry out testing (either manual or automated) of the changes to ensure the processes work as per requirements and user stories, raising defects where relevant and retesting once resolved.
At Frontier, the Technology Team strive to deliver brilliant experiences for customers and colleagues. We want to hear from passionate, enthusiastic people from any background. We work with a variety of technologies from front-end native and web applications through to the backend systems that hold our organisation together and the hardware they run on. We are a data-driven organisation. We are transforming our technology landscape and the way we work, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a team at the start of a change journey. Join us to make a real and valuable difference as you build your career at Frontier.
The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)
• Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total)
• Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
• Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees)
• The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Women's network groups.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers

About You

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in software testing
• ISEB/ISTQB Foundation certification required as a minimum
• Batchelors degree in Computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent is desired but not essential
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge of SQL is essential
• 3 or more years' experience with Data bricks/ETL
• Knowledge of at least 1 programming/scripting language desirable
• Experience writing Test Reports
• Able to learn new systems quickly would be an advantage
• Experience or desire to learn automation
• Experience of JIRA required
• Experience of Agile delivery required
• Experience of Zephyr desirable but not essential
• Experience working with APIs would be beneficial

Your Role
As a Data Software Test Analyst your role will involve:

• Reviewing the business software requirements, providing feedback
• Producing test cases (manual and automated) and the supporting data for multiple applications
• Prioritising test cases accordingly
• Executing test cases and raising defects with the correct level of detail - giving clarification or reproducing where required
• Creating and analysing test results and incorporate those into a test report
• Working with other stakeholders and developers to take KT for applications
• Working within a delivery team but also able to work on own initiative
• Assisting and taking direction from Senior Test Analyst and Test Manager where required
• Reporting progress to the Test Manager and Senior Test Analyst respectively

We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date as applications will be reviewed and interviews may be booked in before that date.
We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
About Us
Frontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than 1.5 billion. With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success.
Our business approach is underpinned by our core values - Integrity, Customer First and Expertise - or 'ICE'. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.