QA Test Analyst (Hybrid) at Bluegrass Digital

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• We are looking for a dynamic and resourceful QA Test Analyst to join our team, with a keen eye for detail; good communication skills; a sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on our business success. Proven experience in Backend systems testing, specifically using SQL is essential.
• You will augment the team for one of our key financial industry Clients. Along with Frontend UI and functional testing responsibilities, some of the key role responsibilities will be using SQL to query databases to validate data; updating & manipulating data to satisfy test case scenarios; and reading Stored Procedures generated by developers to verify changes and understand logic applied to data. You will need to demonstrate strong attention to detail with proven ability to provide well rounded, full end to end test case coverage.

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

• 3+ years’ experience within an IT or Agency environment
• Familiar with Agile methodologies (Kanban / Scrum)
• Experience working with JIRA project management platform
• Good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience within the Financial industry and sector (very advantageous but not required)

Proven experience working with SQL:

• Querying databases to validate report results
• Updating/manipulating data to satisfy test case scenarios
• Reading Stored Procedures generated by developers to verify changes and understand logic applied to data
• Good understanding of end to end testing. From UI interactions and flow of data into backend systems
• Strong attention to detail with proven ability to provide well rounded, full end to end test case coverage
• Proven ability to leverage tools to assist in troubleshooting issues identified and track test cases
• You should be an out-the-box thinker and able to conceive and replicate edge case testing scenarios
• Automation experience is beneficial (Playwright preferred)
• Experience conducting API testing using Postman is advantageous
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Positive and enthusiastic personality a must
• Fast and methodical thinker able to work through QA tickets quickly and thoroughly
• Strong desire to engage with team and get involved in sprint ceremonies