SDP Tester Analyst

SDP Test Analyst (x5)

Contract: 6 Months

Location: Hybrid – Reading (4 days onsite per week)

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)

Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

The Opportunity

We are seeking five experienced SDP Test Analysts to join a major digital transformation programme, supporting key service areas including Cloud Hosting, Enterprise Services, End User Services, Identity & Access Management (IDAM), and infrastructure services.

Working closely with the Test Manager, you will lead testing activities within your assigned domain, ensuring high-quality delivery across complex enterprise platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Review requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation to ensure test readiness.
• Create test plans, scenarios, and test cases.
• Execute manual and automated functional and non-functional testing.
• Conduct regression, performance, usability, and security testing.
• Manage defects through to resolution and support retesting activities.
• Produce test reports, dashboards, and progress updates.
• Work collaboratively with developers, product owners, and stakeholders.
• Support Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Experience

• 3+ years experience in a Test Analyst or QA role within complex enterprise environments.
• Active SC Clearance (mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of software testing principles and SDLC.
• Experience with manual and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with tools such as Selenium, BrowserStack, JMeter, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Jira, or Azure DevOps.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Agile delivery.
• Working knowledge of Python, Java, or JavaScript. xwzovoh
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.