Senior Test Analyst (3rd Party Contractor)

Job Title: Senior Test Analyst
Reports to: MD DVT UK, Ireland, UAE
ROLE OVERVIEW
The employed individual will be challenged with access to a range of projects at clients across industries, ranging from telecoms to financial services. Working with other experienced technologists whose single pursuit is optimal value creation for our customers through the construction of peerless solutions, this dynamic self- starting individual will be schooled in the best practices accumulated through successful delivery on hundreds of software development assignments.
The Test Analyst assists with planning, developing and executing quality assurance and application testing.
The Test Analyst will work closely with project teams to ensure that the quality assurance process is executed and that all applications receive a satisfactory level of testing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provision of an efficient service for the test analysis function through careful and timeous analysis, planning, execution, reporting and updating of all related information
Design, develop, and maintain test cases
The ability to perform both manual and optionally automated testing activities ensuring proper test coverage and the timely delivery of high-quality software.
Optional automation of test cases to improve test efficiency and coverage where required
Conduct test plans by unpacking the requirements which include regression testing, system analysis and reviews
Manage testing defects and involve relevant business staff in quality assurance testing analysis
Execute all test activities for allocated projects by conducting test estimation, prepare and submit test plans for sign-off and ensure alignment between test environment and production environment
Conduct systems analyses, design, coding, program debugging, testing and security and performance assessments across user interfaces
Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions by resolving queries fast and effectively
Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members by providing input to business requirements
Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders in order to achieve productivity synergies
Comply, understand and implement all steps and methodology within IT development and meet governance in terms of legislative, audit risk and process requirements for the Test
Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate and needed
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The ability to analyse complex systems, identify potential issues, and troubleshoot problems encountered during testing or automation development
The ability to interact with stakeholders, developers, and other team members to understand requirements, provide feedback, report issues, and work together towards resolving them
The ability to ensure requirements are thoroughly understood, test cases are accurately designed, defects are logged correctly, and optional automation scripts are precise and reliable
A mindset of continuous learning to stay updated with new technologies, tools, and best practices
A strong understanding of fundamental testing principles, techniques, and best practices is essential
Knowledge of test planning, test design, test execution, defect management, and test reporting
Knowledge of test documentation standards and templates to create test plans, test cases, and test reports
Proficiency in test design techniques like boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, error guessing or Decision Table Testing to create effective and comprehensive test cases
Strong analytical skills to understand and analyse requirements, identifying gaps and potential issues
Ability to derive test cases from requirements and ensure traceability
Experience in test case management, test execution tracking, and defect tracking and generation of test reports
Experience in logging defects, tracking their lifecycle, and conducting defect analysis including associated reporting
A solid understanding of the domain or industry in which the application or system operates is important for all roles
Proficient in Agile testing practices, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Proficiency in one or more programming languages for creating and maintaining optional automated test scripts
Familiarity and knowledge with popular test automation frameworks for web and mobile applications like Selenium, Appium, Cypress or TestNG
Familiarity and knowledge of scripting languages like JavaScript or PowerShell, and automation tools such as Jenkins or Git, for test execution, continuous integration, and version control
Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and RESTful API’s to interact with web elements and perform web-based optional automation
Knowledge of browser developer tools for debugging and troubleshooting.
Familiarity and knowledge of version control systems like Git or SVN
Familiarity and understanding of branching strategies and collaboration using repositories
The ability to write efficient, readable, and maintainable code
Familiarity with API testing tools like Postman or SoapUI to optionally automate testing of web services and APIs
Understanding of build and deployment processes and their integration with automation
Ability to participate in code review sessions with developers and QA Engineers
ATTITUDES
Passion for people
Enthusiastic and committed
Work with minimal supervision
Work in a team environment
Ability to work under pressure
Delivery focused
Work to achieve tight deadlines
Professionalism (conduct and appearance)
Motivated
Show initiative
Awareness of the environment
Continuous learner
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Matric
Minimum: Diploma or required certification in testing or programming
Preferred: Degree and/or relevant certification including ISEB/ISTQB Certification
At least 7 year’s experience in Test Analysis for Web, Mobile apps and API’s
Experience in designing and developing test cases and optional automated test scripts
Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C# or JavaScript is advantageous
Proficiency in using test management tools like TestRail, Jira, HP ALM or Zephyr is advantageous
Basic proficiency in test automation frameworks like Selenium, Appium, Cypress
Knowledge of scripting languages like JavaScript or PowerShell
Knowledge of Jenkins or GIT for test execution, continuous integration and version control
Basic proficiency of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and RESTful API’s to interact with web elements and perform simple web-based automation
Basic proficiency with API testing tools like Postman or SoapUI to optionally automate testing of web services and APIs
Familiarity with using tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab is an advantage
Experience in Banking Systems & FinTech
Experience in Non-functional Testing (Performance & Security)
Ability to collaborate with team members and effectively manage automated test suites
Strong technical experience and fluent in technical communications
Demonstrable track record in a delivery-focused role
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:
Excellent delivery of the test analysis function through careful and timeous analysis, planning, execution, reporting and updating of all related information
Willingness to learn and become an expert in automation testing
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and prioritise the most critical tasks and projects
Ability to create test plans, test design, test

Employment type
3rd Party Contractor

Work arrangement
No