QA Test Analyst in Wolverhampton

QA Test Analyst

Full Time (Hybrid)

City of Wolverhampton Council (West Midlands Pension Fund)

Salary: £36,363 – £40,777

Employment type: Full‑time

Seniority level: Entry level

Job function: Quality Assurance

Industry: Human Resources Services

Position Overview

Do you have experience of planning, executing and documenting tests and are looking to develop in the pension industry? Are you looking to work for one of the largest pension funds in the UK? We may have the role for you!

What The Day Will Look Like

• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of various test phases and their purposes, including but not limited to: Unit Testing, System Testing, System Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Performance Testing, Operational Acceptance Testing, and Post Deployment Testing.
• Analyse delivery scope, business requirements, and system specifications to determine appropriate testing approaches.
• Create and document test scripts aligned to the relevant test phase, ensuring full coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Conduct static reviews and provide test assurance of supplier scripts and testing deliverables.

About You

In this role, you’ll plan and run tests, track defects, and work with colleagues and suppliers to make sure our systems are reliable, secure and fit for purpose. If you’re detail-focused, a problem solver, and confident communicating with technical and non-technical teams, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

You will also receive a generous holiday entitlement (starting with 26 days a year plus bank holidays). We usually work two days a week in the office and three from home. Our modern office environment offers a relaxed working atmosphere with study and breakout areas, meeting rooms, kitchens with free tea and coffee making facilities, cloakrooms, bike stores, showers and lockers.

Other benefits include an employee awards scheme, on-the-job development, comprehensive study support for professional exams, formal education & structured training, and the potential to advance within a growing organisation.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and under‑represented groups, and we have a Disability Confident Employer status, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer, and support for care leavers. We have received the Stonewall Gold Award and the RACE Code Quality Mark.

Working Arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Roles may be agile, fixed, field or flexible and are designed to support a healthy work‑life balance.

Additional Information

For more information, please email WMPFRecruitment@wolverhampton.gov.uk or visit www.wmjobs.co.uk. For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role, see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.