Database Software Test Analyst - Frontier Agriculture Ltd. : Job Details

We are looking for a Database 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 alongside the Test team to increase the test coverage within Agile deliveries and assist with creation of Regression test cases. You will report your progress to the team Delivery Lead and the Software Test Manager

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

• ISEB/ISTQB Foundation certification required as a minimum
• Batchelors degree in Computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent desired but not essential
• 5 years or more experience in software testing? is required
• 5 years or more experience in database testing is required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience of JIRA required
• Experience of Zephyr desirable but not essential
• Experience of Agile delivery required
• Knowledge of SQL desirable but not essential
• Experience working with APIs would be beneficial
• Experience of using the Postman tool would be beneficial
• Ability to learn new systems quickly would be an advantage

Your Role

As a DB Software Test Analyst your role will involve:

• Reviewing the business software requirements, providing feedback
• Producing test cases and the supporting data for multiple applications
• Supporting integrating applications with data creation
• Prioritise test cases accordingly
• Execute test cases and raise defects with the correct level of detail - giving clarification or reproducing where required
• Create and evaluate test results and incorporate those into a test report
• Work with other stakeholders and developers to take KT for applications
• Ability to work within a delivery team but also able to work on own initiative
• Assist and take direction from Test Manager where required
• Report progress to the Test Manager

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.