Test Analyst at REPL Group

Test Analyst

We’re looking for experienced Test Analysts, with a background of working in Scrum or Test teams, to take responsibility for preparing and executing all test-related activities for the programme, across business process/functional and technical elements and report directly to the respective Test Lead. As an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the value of an inclusive workforce and particularly encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.

What you’ll be doing:

• Adhere to the documented strategy for the test programme or product, ensuring efficiency, visibility and quality control
• Develop test conditions, scenarios, cases and scripts according to the specific test phases (e.g. System Test, Integration Test, etc.)
• Utilise both manual and automated testing, as appropriate
• Contribute to test planning
• Perform test-related tasks as per the established plans for the key test deliverables, working with colleagues, suppliers and customer resources as required
• Follow the defined approach and plan for specific test phases/sprints, including test preparation, execution and closure, and supporting monitoring and control processes
• Adhere to the (test) environment management strategy and plan
• Maintain a strong relationship with the key stakeholders and act as a point of contact for test-related activities across the product/programme and, especially, within the
• Scrum or Test Team. Working alongside customer, integrator and third-party resources as appropriate.
• Ensure customer requirements (functional and non-functional) are adequately defined and are met and ensure the quality of product/release is assessed and understood.
• Adhere to the documented quality control and assurance processes for the test deliverables
• Assist in the development of a high-performing team, alongside the other functional and technical consultants involved in test activities
• Manage and maintain testware
• Mentor colleagues and new starters
• Provide out of hours (test) support where required.

What we’re looking for:

• Hold ISTQB Foundation certificate
• Prior experience as a test analyst
• Proficient in BDD (Behaviour Driven Development)
• Effective in both Waterfall and Agile Software development lifecycles
• Working within a cross-functional team environment, with defined planning and control processes
• Good communication skills with (internal and external) staff at all levels, including listening and providing answers
• Ability to identify and manage risks and strong problem-solving skills
• Experience of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Self-organising, able to prioritise own workload and seek input from stakeholders when required.
• Able to support REPL’s seven pillars of development. Usability, maintainability, availability, extensibility, scalability, security and portability.

It would be ideal if you had / a desire to learn about:

• Understanding of quality management processes, including assurance
• Project delivery experience, preferably in a retail environment
• Experience with Point of Sale and Back-office systems, preferably in a design capacity
• International work experience
• Experience working in an Enterprise B2B and B2C mobile and web environment