Test Analyst - OT Systems

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.

About the role:

As a Test Analyst, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the quality and reliability of changes delivered into critical operational systems. Working within an OT environment and supporting PowerOn ADMS-related delivery, you will translate requirements and workflows into clear, actionable test scenarios and contribute to safe and confident deployment.

You will work closely with BAs, architects, engineers and SMEs to validate system behaviour, identify defects and provide the evidence needed for operational acceptance. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys getting into the detail, understanding how systems behave in real-world conditions, and ensuring that every change performs as expected.

As the Test Analyst, you will:

• Prepare and execute test cases, scripts and scenarios based on business requirements and system workflows.
• Carry out functional, non-functional, regression and integration testing across multiple environments.
• Validate PowerOn ADMS workflows, data flows and associated OT/IT integrations.
• Document test outcomes clearly and provide accurate defect logging and updates through to resolution.
• Support the development and maintenance of traceability from requirements through to test execution.
• Work with operational SMEs to ensure scenarios reflect real operational use cases.
• Contribute to test reports, progress updates and readiness assessments.
• Support operational acceptance and go-live activities where required.
• Participate in continuous improvement of testing practices and documentation.

Requirements

• Experience as a Test Analyst or similar role within complex technical environments.
• Experience with OT, SCADA, ADMS or other safety-critical systems is highly desirable. Exposure to PowerOn ADMS is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience working in regulated sectors such as energy, utilities or critical national infrastructure is advantageous.
• Understanding of structured testing methodologies and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to interpret requirements, workflows and technical documentation to create effective test coverage.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify, investigate and document defects clearly.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, able to work with technical and operational teams.
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience is beneficia

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:

• Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more….

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

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