Polaris Product Writer Test analyst
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2136 (91% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Technopride Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2136 IT quality and testing professionals Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are seeking experienced Testers with strong knowledge of commercial insurance products, particularly eTrade offerings such as Shops, Offices, Property Owners, Business Combined, and Tradespeople. The role focuses on testing the Product Writer platform, which is widely used across the insurance industry for defining product rules, workflows, underwriting logic, and policy structures.
Role Overview
The Tester will be responsible for validating the configuration, functionality, and behaviour of commercial insurance products built within the Product Writer platform. This includes ensuring product accuracy, validating underwriting rules, and confirming that workflows align with business and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform end-to-end testing of the Product Writer platform, including:
- Functional testing
- Regression testing
- System and integration testing
- Validate commercial product configurations for eTrade lines of business such as Shops, Offices, Property Owners, Business Combined, and Tradespeople.
- Review and verify business rules, underwriting criteria, rating logic, policy structures, and workflows.
- Create detailed test scenarios, scripts, and data sets based on product specifications and business requirements.
- Identify defects, log issues, and collaborate with product analysts and development teams to support timely resolution.
- Ensure that product changes meet quality standards and comply with business, regulatory, and operational requirements.
- Participate in product walkthroughs, requirement sessions, and sprint ceremonies where applicable.
- Provide clear and concise testing status updates, escalation of risks, and contribution to continuous improvement activities.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong understanding of commercial insurance products, especially eTrade lines.
- Hands-on experience with Polaris Product Writer or similar insurance product configuration systems.
- Solid background in functional, regression, and system testing.
- Ability to interpret product specifications, underwriting rules, and rating tables.
- Familiarity with policy lifecycles (quote, bind, MTA, renewal, cancellation).
- Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
- Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments (preferred).
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Technopride Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
IT quality and testing professionals (SOC 2136) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~21k in sample- Middle half £36,972–54,860
- Median £45,656
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Technopride Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2136 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.