Software Test Analyst at Paracon

Job description

The Test Analyst in the External team is responsible for setting up the relevant documentation to identify and define the required tests (test plan and test matrix), preparing test data in all the different environments, executing the test conditions to verify the results in the different stages of testing whilst carefully monitoring test coverage to evaluate

The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Test Analyst:

• Analyse system and business specification to provide inputs and estimates

• Liaising with business and or technical representatives to ensuring the highest quality outcomes

• Integration impact test analysis

• Defining the appropriate tests required

• Gathering and managing the Test Data

• Set up / adjust test plans for all types of testing (functional and non-functional testing)

• Comprehensive documentation of test results according to standards

• Perform defect logging and reporting

• Post implementation production support (after care)

• Identify and suggest areas for growth and improvement within the team

Qualifications and experience

• ISTQB CTAL Advanced Test Analyst Certificate and/or other relevant qualification

• Solid understanding of Software quality and agile methodologies, tools and techniques (black box, white box and automated testing experience)

• Knowledge of OO concepts and principles (highly desired)

• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (scrum)

• Intermediate knowledge and experience in SQL

• 5+ years related experience of Software Testing/Quality Assurance

• Active participation in team to improve the testing process/define the team’s test strategy

• Technical knowledge (HTML) and solid experience in WEB Application testing would be to your advantage

• Testing experience of mainframe applications recommended

• Understanding of common software failures and faults

• Relevant experience in the financial services industry to your advantage

• Automated testing experience would be an advantage