Junior Test Analyst

Location: In terms of location, this role will be based out of our Bath office and we are happy to explore flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

This role will require Security Clearance. To be eligible you must be a British-born sole national and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

About BMT BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognisng their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT .org.

At BMT, we pride ourselves on being a verified flexible workplace, providing freedom and choice. We understand not everyone has the same needs in order to make work work for them and their lives - we would love you to discuss any requirements for flexibility with us. We cant promise to fulfil every request but we do promise to listen to what matters to you.

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Why Work for Us?

Joining BMT means gaining access to a comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to empower your success. In addition to a competitive salary, our offerings encompass health, family, finance, and personal development, including:

• Private Medical (family coverage)
• Enhanced Pension
• 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
• Family friendly policies
• Committed to an inclusive culture
• Wellbeing Fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
• Holiday Trading
• Professional Subscriptions

As a Junior Test Analyst you will support the delivery of high-quality software solutions, working under the guidance of experienced test professionals. The role involves designing and executing manual test cases, contributing to the development of automated test suites, and ensuring that software meets defined requirements and quality standards.

The Junior Test Analyst is expected to actively engage in structured training and development activities to acquire the necessary skills and competencies for progression within the software testing discipline.

• Design, execute, and document tests: Create and run manual test cases, report defects accurately, and maintain comprehensive test documentation including plans, cases, and bug reports.
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to refine requirements, define acceptance criteria, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in agile processes: Take an active role in agile ceremonies and internal or customer-facing meetings to support project progress.
• Support automation initiatives: Learn and contribute to automation frameworks and scripting to enhance testing efficiency.
• Perform comprehensive testing: Conduct regression, integration, and system testing across web and backend platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement
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  Share ideas and insights to improve team capability and testing practices.
• Focus on personal development: Develop and maintain a Personal Development Plan aligned with digital capability goals.
• Adapt as needed: Undertake additional duties as required to support the role’s purpose

You’re a motivated and collaborative team member with a growing passion for software testing and quality assurance. You bring foundational experience in manual testing, with at least a year’s experience in a testing role, and are keen to deepen your understanding of testing processes, tools, and techniques that support the delivery of high-quality digital products.

You communicate clearly and professionally, showing good judgment and respect when collaborating with developers, UX designers, and other stakeholders. You’re developing strong analytical skills, able to follow test plans, interpret results, and contribute to identifying issues and recommending improvements that support informed decision-making and enhance user experience.

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience using bug tracking tools (e.g. Jira, Azure…