Test Analyst

We have an exciting opportunity for a Test Analyst to join our award-winning Business Change and Technology team on a 18 month Fixed term contract. Reporting into the Test Lead you will create detailed test scripts covering positive and negative scenarios based on user stories/release notes. You’ll have exposure and involvement in the project delivery lifecycle test activities supported by the Test Lead. In this role you will organise and host defect triage calls with relevant stakeholders as well as report on test progress.

This role will involve a mixture of office and home working, with our Head Office based in Birmingham City Centre.

About us…

Serving with pride since 1898, Mitchells & Butlers are the heart of UK hospitality. In fact, you already know us, even if you don’t realise it! We own and run more than 1,600 pubs, bars and restaurants including the stylish All Bar One brand, legendary Miller & Carter steakhouses, and the iconic Toby Carvery. We are Mitchells & Butlers, and we set the industry standard.

You’ll be well rewarded…

• Working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility with working hours to fit around your personal commitments (e.g., 7am to 2pm, 8am to 3pm, etc.)
• 33% off at all our brands, including our hotels. Whether it’s date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered
• A pension that pays, where we’ll more than match your contributions (x1.5 of your contributions, up to a maximum of 5% of your salary)
• Private healthcare, dental plan, cycle to work, and keep fit schemes
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus option to buy up to 2 weeks extra holiday

What makes Mitchells & Butlers a great place to work?

To us, a career isn’t just about ‘clocking in’. We really care about our colleagues, and we’re an employer that keeps a promise. In fact, as one of the largest employers in the country, with over 44,000 people working for us, we have the responsibility of valuing every contribution from a diverse workforce that are representative of our guests, and who make us stronger. We continue to build a culture that values our differences and embraces them as strengths, and we recognise that there is always work to be done.

What you’ll be do as our Test Analyst…

• Fully understand and comply with the Mitchells & Butlers Testing Methodology and Processes
• Responsible for ensuring that all assigned Integration testing for Mobile App, Web and Desktop applications is executed, recorded and evidence stored to allow sign off within the agreed framework to be completed
• Day to day working as part of the Testing Team
• Ability and willingness to adopt new practices and learn new skills
• Carry out appropriate release testing tasks as scheduled
• Prepare Testing Deliverables for review by Peers and Test Lead/Manager

What you’ll need to bring to this Test Analyst role…

• Knowledge of structured test methods and processes as part of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) 
• Proven experience of Retail / e-commerce POS testing in an Agile Testing environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Preferable but not required knowledge of technologies used within the Mitchells & Butlers estate (Aztec, SWS, iServe etc.)
• Meticulous and high attention to detail
• Understanding and appreciation of Time Management
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
• Preparing concise and accurate test documentation

• Proven experience of Test Management Tools e.g. JIRA, Azure DevOps
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrable experience of testing a wide range of responsive websites and mobile applications, with sound understanding of test processes
• Experience of working within an Agile (or similar) environment / working with Agile software development processes (SCRUM, Kanban) and tools would be preferred.

Qualifications and experience Required…

• ISTQB qualification preferable
• IT or similar degree preferable

Could you be a great addition to our team? Apply for this Test Analyst role today and we’ll be in touch to explore how you could be part of our exciting future.

Closing date: 11.59pm on Tuesday 3rd September 2024