Senior Test Analyst

Management Level

About EQ,

Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries.  

EQ India began its operations in 2014 as a Global India Captive Centre for Equiniti, a leading fintech company specialising in shareholder management. Within a decade, EQ India strengthened its operations and transformed from being a capability centre to a Global Competency Centre, to support EQ's growth story worldwide.

Capitalising on India’s strong reputation as a global talent hub for IT / ITES, EQ India has structured the organisation to be a part of this growth story. Today, EQ India has evolved as an indispensable part of EQ Group providing critical fintech services to the US and UK.

EQ’s vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our success. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ.

Role Overview:

The role of a Senior Test Analyst is to support Test Lead(s) and Manager(s) with the QA delivery for major software releases (core or configured) by executing pre-defined detailed test conditions and test scripts ADM/JIRA, with appropriate test data creation, for core functional system enhancements or bespoke client configuration changes made to our internally developed pension and payroll administration platform. The job holder will work on various projects outlined on the Delivery Roadmaps, providing support and assistance to the Test Leads during the software development lifecycle (SDLC) ensuring all processes and procedures are followed as detailed in the Test Strategy and Test Plans.

Core duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and execution of test plans and test cases for software products.
• Perform both manual and automated testing across various platforms (web, desktop).
• Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies using issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure product quality and timely issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, QTP, or similar frameworks.
• Ensure that testing methodologies align with company policies and industry best practices.
• Review and provide feedback on technical documentation, including requirements and design specifications.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience skills and behaviours:

• Highly flexible, including willingness to work away from home base.
• Interacts with and influence immediate colleagues and should have more influence in own domain.
• Should perform a range of varied work activities in a variety of structured environments.
• Understands and uses appropriate methods, tools, and applications. Demonstrates a rational and organised approach to work.
• Should have sufficient communication skills for effective dialogue with colleagues.
• Can rapidly absorb new technical information and apply it effectively.
• A good team player capable of delivering results in less than perfect circumstances.
• Should absorb technical information when it is presented systematically and applies it effectively.

Experience:

• Should have 6 to 8 years of manual testing experience required for this role.
• A strong background in working with Agile testing process.
• A good understanding of test methods, covering - system testing, regression testing, exploratory testing, negative testing, and platform testing.
• Must have experience of working in a development team that follows SDLC.
• A good background in working with automation test tools is desirable for automation script execution.
• Experienced in designing robust automation frameworks using Selenium with C#/Java.
• Proven ability to lead testing efforts, mentor teams, and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Strong analytical, communication, and defect management skills.
• Experience/Exposure to database SQL Server, Microsoft office and SharePoint.
• Should have appropriate years of testing experience required for this role.

Education/Qualifications:

• BE/ME/MCA/M.Sc. Computer Science with excellent track record.

Benefits:

Being a permanent member of the team at EQ you will be rewarded by our company benefits, these are just a few of what is on offer:

• 31 days + 9 bank holidays (UK)
• Comprehensive Medical Assurance cover
• Two-way cab transport for staff working in UK & US shift
• Maternity leave of 6 months full pay, 10days paid paternity leave
• Accidental & Life cover 3 times of concerned CTC

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks.