Test Analyst - #1623078

BUSINESS FUNCTION: IT

GRADE: ML1/SB1

SALARY: Circa £37,000 per annum

ROLE TYPE: Hybrid

LOCATION: York 2 days per week with an expectation to travel to Leeds or Manchester when required.

HOURS: 37

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality testing solutions in a fast-paced environment?

We’re looking for an experienced IT Test Analyst to play a key role in ensuring our systems and applications are robust, reliable, and meet business requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to work on major projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and apply best testing practices to ensure seamless deployment into live environments.

What you’ll be doing:

• Define and execute test scenarios, scripts, and reports, ensuring high-quality testing documentation.
• Provide testing expertise across functional, system integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, and key stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Support live issue resolution, root cause analysis, and ongoing system improvements.
• Ensure all testing aligns with quality standards, with zero critical defects before go-live.
  
  
  

About You:

• Proven experience as a Test Analyst, working closely with Developers, Product Specialists, and Project Managers.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices, including Gherkin Syntax.
• Experience testing applications with multiple interfaces, APIs, and automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver and Cypress.
• Proficiency in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, TDD) with experience using Azure DevOps or Jira.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present findings effectively.
  
  
  

What’s in it for You?

At Northern, we don’t just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

• Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
• Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
• Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
• Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
• Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you’re in.
• Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. That’s why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.
  
  
  

Why Northern?

We’re more than just a train operator. We’re the heartbeat of the North - connecting communities, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. With 2,500 trains running daily, we’re on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.

Back in 1825, the first passenger train set off in the North of England, after which rail quickly spread across the globe - and this year, we’re celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here, we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.

A place for Everyone

The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.

At Northern, we don’t just move people from A to B - we’re building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if that’s something you need. We're also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we’ll always offer an interview.

We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and medical assessment.

No matter your background, experience, or whether you call it a bap, barm, or cob… there’s a place for you here in the railway.

Please note that Northern reserves the right to close recruitment for this role before the published closing date, if high volumes of applications are received.