Hybrid Test Analyst – OT Systems

at Sword Group

• Job title: Test Analyst – OT Systems
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Glasgow, United Kingdom

About the role

• Test Analyst ensuring quality and reliability of operational systems in OT environments. Collaborating with stakeholders to validate system behavior and support deployment.

Responsibilities

• 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 beneficial.

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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