Analyst Tester

We are seeking an experienced QA / Test Analyst to join our clients IT team. In this role, your focus will be predominantly hands-on manual testing (80–90%), working closely with their development team, technical underwriters, and business analysts to test electronically traded insurance products and platform releases. From small BAU updates (e.g., adding discount rules) to full end-to-end broker product launches, you will take ownership of test case creation, execution, and defect tracking.

• Location: Manningtree
• Category: Quality Assurance
• Type: Permanent

• Execute hands-on manual testing across insurance product rating models, question sets, and referral/decline rules.
• Create and maintain test cases/packs within Azure Dev Ops to ensure full coverage and regression testing.
• Perform database testing (SQL) to verify backend rule logic and data accuracy.
• Support business units and technical underwriters with User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Manage defects through the full lifecycle using Azure Dev Ops, collaborating with developers to verify fixes.
• Provide light-touch analysis (approx. 10% of the role) by translating business/underwriting requirements into clear test scenarios.

Please note this role is hybrid, working 2 days a week on site in Manningtree.

• 3+ years of manual testing experience within the UK Insurance market (MGA/Broker environment preferred).
• Proven background in product-based testing (testing rates, policy rules, question sets, and referral logic).
• Good hands-on SQL experience (T-SQL/MySQL) for database query and data verification.
• Experience managing test cases, work items, and defect tracking in Azure Dev Ops.
• Experience or exposure to broker platforms (e.g., Acturis) is highly beneficial.
• Exposure to API tools (e.g. Postman) or test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium) is a bonus, though not required on day one.