QA Test Analyst

Our Global Superstar clients, who have won many IT and non-IT AWARDS, are in a position to attract the very best.

They are seeking to hire a Quality Assurance Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

Identification and correction of defects: The role’s primary function is to identify and resolve any defects or other issues with software releases as they are developed. Defect-free releases help ensure the desired customer experience is delivered and reduce post-release follow-up requirements for other departments, especially Applications Engineering and Support.

Proactive steps: It is critical that any identified defects or other opportunities for improvement are acted on swiftly and proactively, delivering the defect-free software release as quickly as possible. In the case of new functionality, this speed of delivery can mean increased revenues for the business. In all examples, it results in an improved customer experience.

Process / automation improvements: The jobholder will find new ways to test and improve the software deployment process so that more defects are uncovered with increased speed and accuracy. Automation, amongst other improvements, will be critical.

Plan

1. Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
2. Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
3. Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities.
4. Design, develop, and execute automation scripts using open-source tools.
5. Liaise with internal teams (e.g., developers and product managers) to identify system requirements.
6. Identify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugs.
7. Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
8. Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs.
9. Perform manual testing and build automated tests.
10. Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and resolve issues.
11. Train users to implement solutions.
12. Maintain test results.
13. Produce training documentation/guidance as required to avoid recurrence of defects/issues identified in the QA process.
14. Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts.

Person Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related subject.
• Good experience working in software development.
• Experience in a software QA role.
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with automated testing tools.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.