Test Analyst

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.

About the Role

We are supporting an Oil and Gas operator service transition programme and are looking for a Test Analyst. This major transformation spans both IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments, aiming to establish secure, autonomous platforms while maintaining critical infrastructure continuity. As a Test Analyst, you’ll contribute to the quality and stability of the programme’s deliverables by planning and executing structured testing across a wide range of systems and environments. You’ll interpret functional and non-functional requirements to define meaningful test conditions and ensure appropriate coverage across test phases. Working closely with business analysts, architects, and technical teams, you’ll help ensure that testing is traceable, risks are identified early, and outcomes are clearly documented. Your work will support key programme decisions and contribute to a successful and well‑governed delivery.

As a Test Analyst, you will:

• Analyze functional and non-functional requirements to develop high‑quality test conditions and test cases
• Design and execute manual test scripts across a wide range of testing phases — including system, integration, regression, FAT, SAT, and UAT
• Track, prioritise, and manage defects in collaboration with developers and delivery teams
• Work cross‑functionally with BAs, architects, and engineers to understand system designs and expected behaviours
• Support the Test Manager and wider programme team with test reporting, documentation, and planning activities
• Document clear test evidence, contribute to go/no‑go decisions, and help build trust in the programme’s delivery

Qualifications

• Experience in manual software testing within structured, process‑driven environments
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and the role of testing in delivering high‑quality solutions
• Ability to interpret technical and business requirements and translate them into actionable tests
• Excellent defect tracking and documentation skills
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work well across technical and non‑technical teams
• Ideally, experience or exposure to Operational Technology (OT), infrastructure, or networked systems
• Familiarity with FAT, SAT, or UAT processes is a plus — but not essential if you’ve worked in similarly structured environments

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:

• Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work‑life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well‑being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more….

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.