Testing Analyst, Magna Park

Job description

Job Type

IT
Transport / Warehouse / Logistics

Region

Central England

Location

Milton Keynes

Preferred Hours

Full Time

Partnership Level

08

Closing Date

29/3/2020

Vacancy Type

Permanent

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Salary

£13.97 - £18.86 (The pay range for this role will increase to: £14.72 - £19.93 from 1st April 2020)

Salary Frequency

per hour

Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week - Monday-Friday - 09:00-17:30

*We have a number of different ways to work flexibly so at your interview feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you. There are no guarantees, however, it may open the door to not only a new role but a new way of working.*

Duties & Responsibilities

What's the role about?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Test Analyst to join the John Lewis Partnership's cutting edge semi-automated distribution centre here at Magna Park, Milton Keynes.

On a daily basis, the Magna Park campus handles the storage and distribution of over 200 thousand products. To put it simply, we cannot do this without technology, and as such we are continuously looking to enhance our automation procedures of storing, picking and packing our products.

In order to deliver this, there is a constant need to test our technology to make sure it delivers the best possible functionality, and keeps Magna Park moving. As a development team we are using latest technologies like JIRA, GIT LAB & SLACK for test management, Repository Manager and team collaboration.

We are testing the latest supply chain solutions in the market e,g ABB robots for storing, B+ automated carton packing machines, OSR shuttles for storage & retrieval. We are constantly looking to enhance our warehouse management solution and that gives our testing analyst an exciting prospect of working with latest technologies.

We are looking for applicants who are passionate about getting started or developing their skills and experience in the field of testing.

If this is your first foray into a fast-paced industry, or you are looking to enhance your current knowledge base, then this is the perfect opportunity to join our agile and rapidly developing team within which there is great potential for career growth and Development.

Job Requirements

What you'll be doing as a Test Analyst

As a Test Analyst you will be responsible for defining, developing, applying, and assessing tests to our existing functionality, usually in a software context.

Initially the role will be supporting regression testing areas of functionality within the solution, such as Receiving, Decant, Picking, Packing and Despatch. So a working knowledge of automated warehouse systems will be advantageous.

Whilst supporting these areas, you will help the team identify issues with the weekly release whilst you develop your understanding of the solution and the domain of testing.

Why does 'Kasia' (Magna Park Test Analyst) love working for us?

"I personally love my testing role in Magna Park because:
- It gives me the opportunity to grow and learn every day.
- The semi-automated warehouses we are working with are impressive and well cared for. You can never get bored when discovering each area during UAT tests.
- Opportunities to work on interesting projects.
- Getting to know new technology like ABB ROBOTS or OSR Shuttle system
- People I'm working with are inspiring each other rather than being competitive. It is a great team to work with.
- I'm being trusted in what I'm doing when it comes to testing and everyday duties which is very important in every job.
- Great place for anyone who is passionate about testing.
- Great opportunity for self development. ( like on my example - ISTQB course... or SQL )"

Required essential experience skills and qualifications

What you'll have

- Strong analytical skills as well as an ability to think outside the box.
- Awareness of or experience in the IT domain of testing.
- Ability to work as part of a team and be willing to learn.
- Good communication skills [Written & Verbal].

Required desirable experience skills and qualifications

What else you can bring to the role

Although not essential, the following skills and experience will be advantageous:
- Experience in warehouse management systems.
- Knowledge of warehouse processes / Magna Park Solution.
- End-to-end software development life-cycle.
- Software development methodologies, e.g. waterfall, agile.
- Any experience in testing and defect management.
- Knowledge of Oracle and/or SQL.
- Certification: ISTQB [foundation or advanced].

*We sometimes have to close our advertisements early due to a large response. Please fully complete your application at your earliest opportunity to avoid missing out on this opportunity.*

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