Test Analyst at Momentum

ROLE PURPOSE

• Test and analyse existing, enhanced or new IT solutions in line with quality standards in accordance with the business requirements and non-functional requirements.Test and analyse existing, enhanced or new IT solutions in line with quality standards in accordance with the business requirements and non-functional requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND WORK OUTPUTS

• Analyse the functional, product and technical specifications in order to determine core system functionality, prerequisites and testable requirements.
• Develop test cases based on functional specifications and by applying the correct test design techniques to ensure efficient test cases.
• Conduct system testing bases on test cases in line with the test plan and compare achieved results against expected results and record the test results on Quality Centre.
• Create or acquire test data prior to the start of test execution.
• Conduct testing in line with quality management standards and testing best practices.
• Generate accurate and comprehensive test reports that highlight the progress and the outcome of the testing.
• Make accurate and relevant information resulting from test execution available, to all stakeholders.
• Log defects on the relevant system and collaborate with the developers and business system analyst to analyse and resolve the defect.
• Ensure risks are escalated and mitigated where necessary.
• Conduct re-testing and regression testing after defects have been resolved to ensure that IT solution is working correctly.
• Advise and guide colleagues regarding effective test approaches
• Contribute to decision making regarding testing at a project level, highlighting risks or areas of opportunity.
• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with internal and external stakeholders and clients.
• Make recommendations to improvement client service within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which build rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership for driving career development.
• Contribute to the development of area specific budgets to minimise expenditure, in alignment with operational plans
• Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Communication: Effectively transfers information and expresses ideas to individuals or groups in oral and written form.
• Prioritisation: Self-directs one's own activities and work through goal setting, time management, planning etc.
• Proactivity: Anticipates and prevents future problems, takes charge to bring about change, and takes initiative within role.
• Problem solving: Idientifies problems, develops and evaluates options, and implements solutions.
• Systems thinking: Determines how a system should work, how systems interact with one another, and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Teamwork: Promotes and facilitates coordination and cooperation among peers.
• Technical/functional expertise: Applies and improves extensive or in-depth specialized knowledge, skills, and judgement.
• Customer orientation: Considers and meets internal and external clients' or customers' needs and expectations during product or service development, manufacturing, marketing, delivery and/or support.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years' experience as a test analyst
• Exposure to diverse IT projects using a variety of testing tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of Quality Centre.
• Analytical skills.
• Minimum 2 years in a financial services sector (preferred)
• Experience using SQL
• International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) certification
• IT degree (preferred).