Test Analyst

We are looking for a Test Analyst to join a large enterprise technology portfolio as part of a multi-year programme to modernise back-office capabilities. You will provide end-to-end testing across multiple concurrent projects, covering functional, integration, end-to-end, industry and user acceptance testing. You will also coordinate and report on SIT/QA and UAT cycles through to formal sign-off.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tester with a banking or financial services background and strong stakeholder management skills.

• Create test scenarios from business, functional and technical requirements, working with business stakeholders for user acceptance testing.
• Design accurate test cases that validate that business, functional, technical and industry requirements are met.
• Plan testing in a timely manner so that requirements are met and signed off on schedule.
• Execute test cases, analyse results, estimate testing effort accurately, and coordinate work activities with team members.
• Design and apply testing principles, build manual testing frameworks, and verify the best manual test approaches.
• Define regression packs based on critical business processes.
• Assist Automation Test Analysts with automation scripting and Performance Test Analysts with performance scripting.
• Coordinate and report on SIT/QA and UAT execution, and prepare sign-off documentation on completion.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders during end-to-end and industry testing.
• Produce key deliverables for each project, including:
  • Test approach and test plans
  • Test cases and test execution results
  • Test progress reports and defect management reports
  • Test deliverable sign-off certificates and test closure reports
  • Knowledge transfer documentation per project, stored in an accessible repository
• Report to the Test Manager and provide management reporting.
• Perform other tasks closely related to the above.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in IT (Software Development), or an equivalent qualification
• ISTQB Foundation or Test Analyst certification
• Test automation certification (advantageous)

Experience

• 5 to 8 years’ experience in test execution and test analysis
• 3 to 6 years’ experience in functional and integration testing, including coordinating and reporting on UAT preparation, execution and sign-off
• Extensive knowledge of HP ALM
• Solid understanding of testing concepts, methodologies and techniques
• Knowledge of SWIFT standards and payment messages (MT and ISO 20022 preferred)
• Experience in banking and financial services
• Knowledge of different forms of communication and reporting
• Knowledge of the BPT (Business Process Testing) framework (advantageous)
• Automation testing experience (advantageous)

Competencies

• Conceptual thinking and strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• Quick learner, resilient and a self-starter
• Team player who is approachable and consults others
• Management reporting skills