Senior Test Analyst at Praesignis

Job Description

• We are looking for a Senior Test Analyst to join our client's team. The Senior Test Analyst is responsible for leading testing activities across complex initiatives, ensuring high-quality software delivery and providing mentorship and quality governance within the testing function. The role combines hands-on testing with test planning, coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Test Leadership & Planning

• Lead the definition and execution of test strategies, plans, and approaches for projects and releases.
• Analyse complex business and technical requirements to define comprehensive test coverage.
• Estimate testing effort, identify risks and provide input into delivery planning.
• Ensure testing aligns with organisational quality standards and best practices.

Test Design & Execution

• Design, review and maintain high-quality test scenarios, cases and data.
• Execute and oversee functional, integration, system, regression and end-to-end testing.
• Guide automation testing efforts and identify opportunities for test optimisation.
• Ensure non-functional testing requirements (performance, security, usability) are considered.

Defect & Quality Management

• Manage defect lifecycle, ensuring clear logging, prioritisation and resolution.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend quality improvements.
• Provide go/no-go recommendations based on test outcomes and risk assessment.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners and Project Managers.
• Translate testing risks and issues into clear, business-focused insights.
• Support and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.

Mentorship & Continuous Improvement

• Coach and mentor Test Analysts and junior QA team members.
• Review test artefacts and provide constructive feedback.
• Drive continuous improvement in test processes, tools and practices.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of testing methodologies, SDLC/STLC and quality assurance practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead testing efforts independently across multiple workstreams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a strategic quality mindset.

Technical Skills (Typical) 

• Test management and defect tracking tools (e.g. Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, Zephyr).
• Solid experience with manual testing and exposure to test automation frameworks.
• API testing tools (e.g. Postman).
• SQL for data validation and test analysis.
• CI/CD and Agile delivery environments (Scrum/SAFe).

Qualifications & Experiences

• Diploma or Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years’ experience in software testing, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst or equivalent certification (advantageous).