Software Test Analyst - #2125936

Software Test Analyst
Bristol (Hybrid, 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)
£32,000 - £35,000 + 5% Pension Contribution + Opt-In Private Medical Insurance + Personal Development Plans with Learning Budget + Latest Tech Equipment + Cycle-to-Work Scheme + Free Eye Tests + EAP Support + Team Socials and Volunteering Opportunities

Are you a Software Test professional looking to join a growing SaaS business where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality software releases, collaborate with developers and product specialists, and help shape the future of a market-leading platform used by universities across the UK and internationally?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and expanding software company that develops specialist SaaS solutions for higher education institutions. With a collaborative, non-corporate culture and ambitious growth plans across North America, the business continues to invest heavily in both its products and its people.

Working as part of the Product Team, you'll take ownership of testing activities across regular software releases and major product updates. You'll be involved throughout the software development lifecycle, producing test plans, creating test scripts, carrying out regression and integration testing, and documenting outcomes to ensure the platform remains reliable and robust.

The ideal candidate will have commercial software testing experience and a solid understanding of software development processes. This role offers the opportunity to further develop your technical skills while benefiting from structured learning and development support, including dedicated training budgets and personal development plans.

The Role:
*Manage testing activities for fortnightly software patch releases
*Create and maintain test plans, test packs and repeatable test scripts
*Carry out regression, integration and functional testing
*Work closely with developers and product specialists throughout development sprints
*Document bugs, faults and testing outcomes
*Support and maintain automated testing processes

The Person:
*Commercial experience in a Software Testing, QA Analyst or Software Test Analyst role
*Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
*Experience creating test plans, test scripts and testing documentation
*Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
*ISTQB qualification desirable but not essential
*Must have the Right to Work in the UK

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.