Senior UAT Test Analyst
About the role
The Senior UAT Test Analyst at Intervest is responsible for leading and governing end-to-end User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities within an Agile delivery environment. The role involves planning and coordinating UAT aligned to sprint cycles, collaborating with business stakeholders and Product Owners, designing and executing UAT scenarios, and ensuring solutions meet defined business requirements. The analyst will also provide mentorship to junior team members, drive continuous improvement in UAT practices, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. The position requires strong stakeholder engagement, defect management, and reporting skills, as well as the ability to operate autonomously and make sound judgments. Intervest is a technology and services provider within the Howsam Capital ecosystem, serving high-growth ventures in InsurTech, TravelTech, Retail, and Logistics.
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 8+ years of experience in manual software testing, including demonstrable leadership within UAT activities.
- Experience working directly with business stakeholders in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Advanced experience designing and leading UAT execution aligned to user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Practical application of exploratory and risk-based testing techniques.
- Experience creating structured UAT test plans, dashboards, and release reports.
- Proficiency with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, XRay or equivalent).
- Ability to write clear, concise, and business-impact-focused defect reports.
- Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory validation requirements.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking capability.
- Ability to operate with autonomy and make sound judgement calls.
- Confident stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
- Mentorship and coaching capability.
- High level of accountability for delivery outcomes and deadlines.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in evolving Agile environments.
- Growth-oriented mindset with commitment to continuous improvement.
Nice to have
- Experience in regulated industries (e.g., Insurance) is advantageous.
Technologies
- Agile
- Jira
- Kanban
- PCI DSS
- Scrum
- SDLC
- Uat
Highlights
This role requires alignment to UK business hours. Intervest is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. The company is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and serves as a global delivery hub.
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