About the role:

The University of Lancashire is not just a workplace; it's a hub of creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are on a mission to redefine the boundaries of technology and set new standards in the way we deliver our software products. We're seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Software Test Analyst to join our growing team and play a pivotal role in our journey.

Are you passionate about ensuring the quality and reliability of software deliverables? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Software Test Analyst.  

This is a new role which will be responsible for a number of areas; to include creating and executing test plans and test cases, working closely with Business Analysts and development teams to define acceptance criteria, identifying and resolving defects.  You will also be guiding stakeholders through UAT with clear documentation and training, and continually improving testing processes to deliver high‑quality user experiences.

About you:

The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in a relevant area or equivalent professional experience, along with experience of working within a relevant technical platform and a proven track record as a solution tester within related platform environments.  You will also have experience in supporting business stakeholders through User Acceptance Testing.  

You will know how to harness the power of tools such as SQL, Azure DevOps, and Service Now to enhance the efficiency of our testing practices and be able to spot opportunities to automate testing and streamline the delivery process using JavaScript / TypeScript with Playwright.  Experience of covering non-functional testing requirements using tools like OWASP ZAP, JMeter and Axe would also be ideal. 

Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. 

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

Closing Date: 17 May 2026

Division: Professional Services

Salary: £35,608 to £41,064 per annum