Test Analyst - Remote / Adhoc travel - Inside IR35 Our client, a leading global consultancy, are currently looking to hire a Test Analyst to join the team on a hybrid working contract basis. This role would be largely remote working, with adhoc travel to Belfast which would be expensed. In this role you will: Support the delivery of testing activity in various teams Define test strategies Work with project managers to plan and prioritise test activities Develop test plans Key Responsibilities: Planning and driving testing activities across all stages and iterations of product, systems and service development Providing authoritative advice and guidance on any aspect of test estimation, planning and execution Adopting and adapting appropriate testing methods, automated tools and techniques to solve problems in tools and testing approaches Measuring and monitoring the application of testing standards Assessing risks and taking mitigating actions Identifying improvements and contributing to the development of organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for testing Resource forecasting and controlling attrition Managing the expectations of project stakeholders Striving for Continuous Improvement on testing processes Key Behaviours & Capabilities: Strong presentation and communication skills with an ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation as well as externally Business awareness, specific knowledge of the organisations business area, drivers, structures and priorities Assessing the performance of the teams, providing the necessary support and conducting appraisals. Assessing the needs of the team and enabling relevant professional development opportunities In depth knowledge of management principles and processes. Identifying and exploring opportunities for continuous process improvement Builds own training plan, agrees with Line Manager and ensures that it is completed Maintains a deep awareness of technology, product, industry developments and is expert in multiple areas Continuous learning by keeping up-to-date and acquiring relevant skills and certifications If this role sounds like a good fit for your skills and experience, please apply Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.