Tester/Business Analyst

Who we are in a nutshell.

At BES Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it’s our job to help keep our customers assets’ legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. And we do this with a team of the very best people, simple.

We have a relatively small IS team dedicated to making a significant impact on our technology organisation and landscape. This team collaborate to manage data, software engineering, support and administration, CRM, cloud-based services, and more to support BES Group’s continual growth. The Asset Reliability division of BES Group specialises in condition-based monitoring and reliability engineering services.

What will you be doing?

Reporting to the Head Of Software – Asset Reliability and collaborating with a team of expert engineers in a high-tech environment, as a Tester/Business Analyst, you will use your analytical, mathematical, and testing skills to ensure the quality and functionality of applications that process engineering data. The systems you help build will provide actionable insights to optimise asset reliability and reduce maintenance costs for our clients. You will gain invaluable experience in asset reliability and condition-based monitoring and will play a key role in developing our service offerings.

You will:

• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to gather and analyse requirements for software applications.
• Design and execute comprehensive test plans, including functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as pytest and Playwright.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and work with developers to resolve them.
• Analyse test results, prepare reports, and present findings to the development team and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• Research and evaluate new testing tools and technologies to enhance the team's capabilities.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in software testing and business analysis.

As part of our team, you will get:

• A starting salary between £55,000 - £60,000, depending on experience
• A flexible working approach, the role will be based in our Warrington Asset Reliability office, with some home based working available (you must have suitable Wi-Fi, and provide your own office set-up for time spent working from home)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual salary review
• 23 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days after 2 years’ service plus 8 bank holidays
• Access to our buy and sell holiday scheme
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company wide volunteering scheme

To join our team, you will need: 

• Proven experience as a software tester, with a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle
• Minimum A-level mathematics or equivalent qualification
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools such as pytest and Playwright
• Experience in testing web applications and APIs
• A background in engineering or mathematics
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A passion for learning new technologies and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Familiarity with using git for source control (desirable)
• Experience with databases and SQL (desirable)
• Familiarity with web security best practices (desirable)
• Degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Physics or other technical subject (desirable)

We want you to be you

Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay. 

Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us. At BES Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.

What’s more, we’re a Real Living Wage employer across our complete business and we are delighted to have pledged our commitment to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

Go for it!  Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don't meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we’re looking for.

To apply for this role, simply click ‘Apply’. We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy! Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process. 

BES Group, where our people and our customers come before everything else.