Senior Test Analyst – Insurance Pricing

Company Description/ Business Unit

Job Title: Senior Test Analyst – Insurance Pricing

Location: Basingstoke - Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time/Permanent

Salary: Up-to £60,000 and 10% Bonus

Hours: Monday-Friday

AA Summary

The AA is one of the UK’s most well-known and trusted brands. We provide a range of services to millions of customers, from roadside assistance to insurance and driving lessons. Our mission is to help keep Britain moving, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. Are you ready to join?

This is the job

As a Senior Test Analyst in Insurance Pricing, you will be responsible for testing of price updates for AA Motor and Home Insurance products. This role also involves designing and carrying out comprehensive test plans for all systems change that impacts the pricing process.

What will I be doing?

• Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies based on project requirements and specifications.
• Identify the scope, objectives, resources, and schedule for testing activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including developers, business analysts, and project managers, to clarify requirements and ensure they are testable.
• Design, write, and maintain detailed test cases, test scripts, and test data.
• Ensure test cases are comprehensive and cover all functional and non-functional requirements.
• Execute test cases manually or using automated testing tools.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, system, performance, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Identify, document, and track defects and issues discovered during testing.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure defects are understood, prioritized, and resolved promptly.
• Ensure that regular pricing updates delivered through Radar projects are thoroughly tested prior to deployment.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Use test automation tools and frameworks to streamline repetitive testing tasks.
• You will perform analyses to support business cases and financial modelling.
• Ensuring the high quality of all analyses, you will focus on efficient data extraction and cleansing, timely reporting, and providing appropriate explanations and commentary.
• Working closely with the Business Readiness Test Team, Digital Team, and IT teams, you will act as a business interface, ensuring the business’s interests are represented.
• You will undertake the production and first-line review of regular MI reports, recommending actions based on the findings.

What do I need?

• Software or platform testing experience including API testing.
• Proven experience in a senior-level role, demonstrating the ability to design and implement automated test suites.
• Capability to conduct, analyse, and evaluate routine optimisation tasks.
• Practical experience in insurance or wider financial services industry.
• Analytical experience in a data-rich environment.
• Some knowledge of insurance and consumer modelling.
• Experience in implementing change within business and IT systems, with appropriate oversight.
• Working knowledge of at least 3 from; Python, SQL, RADAR, Ready API and Databricks.

Additional information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong.