Test Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

This Test Analyst opportunity involves delivering critical testing services such as test planning, analysis, case preparation, execution, and completion. This role is crucial for preparing all deployed systems for business use and ensuring they meet the highest standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

➤ Test Planning

Analyzes the context of requirements of an application under test.
Determines the scope and risks that require testing and those that do not.
Defines suitable test strategies and activities to achieve the desired test results.
Identifies resources needed to execute the tests.
Prepares test schedules and ensures that timelines are met as planned.

➤ Test Analysis

Analyze the test basis relevant to the test strategies being considered (e.g. functional
testing, the end-to-end testing of process flow, integration, or backend testing).
Identifies a set of features to be tested based on the requirements or change requests.
Defines and prioritizes test conditions based on the level of risks associated with testing.
Prepares draft traceability matrix between each requirement and test conditions.

➤ Test Cases Design

Designs and prioritizes sets of test cases for execution.
Identifies needed test data to support test conditions and test cases and ensures it is properly loaded in the test environment.
Designs the test environment and identifies necessary setup and configuration, if any.
Finalize the traceability matrix between the test basis, test conditions, and test cases

➤ Test Execution

Executes test cases and compares actual results with expected results.
Analyze issues or problems to establish their likely causes.
Reports defects based on the failures observed.
Tracks the outcome of test execution.
Repeat test activities in cycles either as a result of action taken for an anomaly or as
part of the planned testing.
Updates traceability matrix between the test basis, test conditions, test cases, test
procedures, and test results.

➤ Test Completion

Review whether all defect reports are closed and handover all deferred defects to
the project manager to include all unresolved defects at the end of test execution to
be included in the next phase or next iteration.
Creates a test summary report to be communicated to stakeholders and the project team.
Identify test cases to be re-used as a regression test suite.
Analyzes lessons learned from the completed test activities to determine changes needed for future iterations, releases, and projects.
Uses the information gathered to improve test process maturity.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Business, Information Systems or Computer Engineering or a related field.
Preferably with Foundation Level certification from ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board).

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

At least 2 years of experience in testing specifically Functional, Integration, Regression, Compatibility (mobile/desktop), and User Acceptance Testing.
Experience in working through multiple concurrent projects in a high-pressure environment.
Strong in agile-based delivery management.
Worked successfully in a customer-focused environment.
Strong team leadership skills.
Familiarity with business process improvement.
Adept in building relationships and partnering with the business as well as strong communication skills.
Strong project management, ability to successfully manage multiple tasks at any given point, strong relationship-building skills & communication skills.
Strong understanding of the manufacturing industry.
Demonstrated leadership skills to influence key stakeholders and enable IT strategy development and implementation.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills including an ability to partner with the business.
Demonstrated experience in business demand management and prioritization.
Re-engineering/ process improvement experience, leading and coaching quality improvement projects.

COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENT

➤ Universal Competencies

Analytical Thinking
Decision Making
Problem-Solving
Systems Thinking
Planning, Prioritizing, and Maintaining Focus
Communication
Customer Focus
Resilience

This Test Analyst opportunity requires a keen eye for detail and a dedication to maintaining high standards throughout the testing process. If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, click “Apply Now.”