Senior Test Analyst

Company: Jobtailor
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

  • Deliver and execute manual testing to ensure software quality and requirement coverage
  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong software testing expertise, including test analysis, test case design, and defect management, while effectively collaborating with stakeholders and mentoring team members. Committed to continuous improvement and governance in quality standards across teams and global stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

  • Software Testing Expertise
  • Test Case Design
  • Defect Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Stakeholder Collaboration

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

  • Test Analysis
  • Execution
  • Requirements Traceability
  • Scripting
  • Database Querying
  • Non-Functional Testing

Soft Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Effective Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Knowledge Sharing

Industry Keywords

  • Continuous Improvement
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Quality Standards

Tools & Technologies

  • Testing Tools
  • Automation Frameworks

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Posted: July 29th, 2026