QAT Analyst

We are recruiting for 2 full time QAT Analysts, one on a permanent basis and one fixed term for 23 months.
Your passion has never had a greater purpose

Here at SEPA, we’re connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take – to protect our environment. Through our expertise, we lead projects that make a difference for Scotland, and our workplaces are grounded in respect for that expertise.

That’s why, when you join us as QAT Analyst, you’ll discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day. That’s what it means to be Passionately Purposeful – for our environment, and for your career.

Experts at what we do, we work in a professional way towards our shared goals, knowing the work we do makes a genuine, lasting difference on the environment.

The QAT Analyst will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and usability of business‑critical systems that support SEPA’s regulatory and operational objectives. The role will work closely with delivery teams, business stakeholders, and technical colleagues to plan, design, and execute effective testing across multiple work streams, with a strong emphasis on manual testing.

The postholder will contribute to continuous improvement of test processes, support risk‑based decision making, and help ensure changes are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, document, and execute manual test cases aligned to business and technical requirements
• Review requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to identify test scenarios and risks early
• Log, manage, and retest defects through to resolution using Azure Dev Ops
• Maintain clear and auditable test evidence and documentation, including test plans and reports
• Support UAT and collaborate with business users to validate outcomes
• Contribute to test estimation, planning, and reporting across parallel initiatives
• Use SharePoint to manage and share test artefacts, documentation, and test outputs
• Work collaboratively within agile and hybrid delivery environments
• Support continuous improvement of QA processes and standards

This is a highly important role within our portfolio, which means you’ll need:

• ISTQB or equivalent testing qualification
• Proven experience as a QA / Test Analyst, with a strong focus on manual testing
• Hands‑on experience using Azure Dev Ops for test management and defect tracking
• Experience working with SharePoint for document management and collaboration

Please open the link to the QAT Analyst role profile link which outlines the core responsibilities and expectations of the role within a defined activity family. Please note the role profile name may be different to the job title being advertised.

We’re cultivating a workplace that supports not only your passion and your professional lives, but your personal life. So, you’ll find benefits that make a difference at work and h as:

• Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities
• Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata)
• Paid time off to support your Wellbeing and enable you to Volunteer in your community
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Progressive Family Friendly policies
• Training & development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best.

Plus, many more lifestyle benefits such as 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.

SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations in everything it does – as a community leader, as a provider and commissioner of services, and as an employer.

Passionately Purposeful about Scotland’s environment – and your career.

Protecting our environment, promoting our work, and supporting our people, working at SEPA means being part of an organisation that’s grounded in respect for your expertise – and your wellbeing. So you can be your best, and make the biggest impact.

We recruit solely based on merit. Our…