Senior Test Analyst
Job Industry: |
IT Internet and Technology |
Job Location: |
Gibraltar |
Job Description: |
Our client is searching for a Senior Test Analyst to ensure adequate testing is performed on the rapid development of software and configuration changes within the work stream. Working within a designated project team you will be required to certify that a sufficient level of test coverage has been reached prior to delivery of code into the production environment. Using an iterative approach they will incorporate agile testing techniques to demonstrate a satisfactory level of quality has been achieved.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES • Work with the project manager to plan all testing activities required for new functionality. • Identify an agile based testing approach to support the speedy delivery of developed code into the live environment. • Plan and execute the testing required to demonstrate a correct level of quality has been achieved on newly developed functionality. • Work with the business and project team to identify and create test data in advance of each release cycle. • Identify and execute adequate regression test suites (both manual and automated), to ensure current functionality is not adversely affected by new changes. • Identify areas of functionality suited for automated testing to aid in regression testing activities. • Perform impact assessment on proposed changes to ensure that all dependencies, issues and risk have been correctly identified and are proactively monitored and managed. • Work with the project team to identify and facilitate the delivery of test environment requirements, • Support the creation, implementation and ongoing improvement of the software delivery approach. • Work with other testing teams as necessary to understand interdependencies with other project work streams and their impacts. • Provide management and support to members of the test team in understanding changing technology for improved test case development. • Ensure the testing principles and processes are consistently followed. • Participate in analysis and design meetings to gather relevant information for test design purposes. • Escalate as necessary any causes for concern that may impact the quality of the end product. • Provide test results with supporting data to facilitate go live decision making. • Develop close relationships with key analysts and business users to develop a test approach from a user perspective, including the co-ordination of UAT activities. • Actively promote testing activities across the project team and relevant business functions. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Subject Matter Expert within the Test Arena. • Working knowledge of web based applications and their integration. • Strong working knowledge of Quality Center or equivalent. • Previous experience of automated testing tools and concepts. • Working knowledge of Agile Test Techniques. • Creativity by taking innovative approaches to problem solving and devising inventive and creative solutions. • Proven experience of the ability to communicate with business and technical personnel. • Working knowledge of Requirements Driven Development. • Experience with establishing and defining standards, procedures, and tools in an SQA environment. • Actively identifies and uses key learning points from daily activities to increase effectiveness. • Anticipates problems and identifies long term implications of decisions and actions. • Ability to identify gaps in the available information required to understand a problem or situation and devising means of remedying such gaps. • Continually pursuing improvements in IS products and services. Salary based on experience |
