Test Analyst (JR101533)

At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We’re proud that our core values of PASSION, CARE, IMAGINATION, and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our exhibitions and conferences.

If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly driven and detail-focused Test Analyst. In this pivotal role, you’ll be integral to ensuring the precision and reliability of our financial systems, carrying out comprehensive testing processes. If you have experience in automation testing, that’s a huge advantage, as it will fuel our quest for enhanced efficiency and scalability in QA operations. You’ll have the chance to significantly impact the quality assurance of our systems, driving innovation and excellence within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out detailed analysis of technical, functional, non-functional requirements and specifications.
• Identify and highlight gaps or issues in requirements or user stories.
• Review the impact assessments of systems changes and provide appropriate test estimates.
• Actively participate in project risk and requirement workshops.
• Develop and produce test specifications for testing phases throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Smoke test environments to ensure that end to end functions perform correctly.
• Execute test cases/procedures, record results and perform detailed initial root cause investigation where expected results are not produced. Work with team members to resolve issues.
• Accurately record, assign and follow up defects in appropriate defect tracking tools and take ownership until resolution.
• Produce test completion/summary reports providing constructive feedback as to suitability of software for implementation. Update senior test analyst/project manager with status of testing/issues on a regular basis (both informal communication and written reports).
• Contribute in defining the test policies and test strategy.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of test processes and template documentation.
• Provide support and guidance to business users in relation to testing and related issues.
• Advice and guide colleagues and business users on testing issues.
• Provide technical expertise of testing best practice throughout the development lifecycle and contribute to the development of the practice.
• A strong understanding of software testing techniques and processes including both waterfall and agile methods.
• Working closely with stakeholders.
• Manage and report on the testing lifecycle to manage test results, defects and overall impact.
• Develop a working knowledge and level of expertise to support the projects you are working on.

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours:

• Sound relevant QA experience, ideally working within a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of Financial concepts and experience working on Financial applications is essential. Experience working on Workday Finance modules would be advantageous.
• Experience in Agile development life cycle would be advantageous but not mandatory.
• Experience of functional testing, Data testing and Test automation.
• ISTQB Foundation or relevant working experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dynamic and engaging with real passion for quality and testing.
• Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to take a pragmatic approach to testing.
• Excellent team player and ability to be flexible in the face of changing requirements.
• Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Able to see the bigger picture and adopt a risk-based approach to testing.

About Clarion Events:

Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947. Clarion Events embrace diversity and equal opportunities in all that we do. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• End of year wellbeing shutdown (closed for the last week of the year)
• Celebration day off (e.g. birthday, Diwali, Eid, etc)
• Summer Hours in August (3pm finish on Fridays)
• Helping Our World (HOW) Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity work
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Library (MYNDUP)
• Mentoring Programme
• Subsidised Café
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Free on-site gym and shower facilities
• Free eyesight tests
• Free flu vaccination – offered on site once a year for all employees