Senior Test Analyst

JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for testing of Transaction Junction’s payment applications and supporting software to ensure the products produced meet both functional and non-functional requirements. Uses a combination of manual and automated tests, including the analysis, documentation and reporting of issues found during testing to ensure the delivery of quality products to internal and external customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Test Planning

• Analyse requirements for the system under test in order to establish and prioritise test conditions, select suitable test cases and test techniques
• Identify test objectives, plan and document test strategies and identify resources required for testing
• Analyze product specifications, software requirements specifications, and software prototypes, and interact with software developers to plan and develop test cases
• Design, build and execute manual and automated test scripts that can verify the software satisfies both functional and non-functional requirements
• Design and manage tests that confirm compliance with industry and proprietary protocols
• Design, build and execute load test scripts that ensure the software responds within agreed parameters
• Identify, communicate and respond to product and test activity risks
• Create and maintain technical documentation, define technical documentation templates and prescribed policies and procedures
• Ensure that the requisite technical supporting documentation, in line with the established Transaction Junction development standards and internal policies is created and adhered to at all times
• Build and maintain a test environment that is representative of production
• Fix Verification/Impact Analysis: Developing or recommending solutions to fix any problems discovered during testing
• Reproduce issues and verify no further regressions are caused by the fix
• Breakdown, prioritize and execute tasks to achieve product deliverables per sprint
• Provide estimates for initial high-level requirements and more detailed estimates for upcoming tasks as input into sprint planning
• Ensure that the testing conducted is in line with the output and success requirements of the applicable sprint
• Report test results and conduct defect trend analysis
• Verify that Transaction Junction delivers software solutions that are of appropriate quality and delivered in line with any applicable contractual obligations
• Conduct and manage handover processes from QA to Operations for accurate implementations within the production environment

Test Strategy/Process/Team Support

• Take overall ownership of the testing strategy and testing processes across all products and projects
• Lead the continuous improvement of the testing strategy and processes
• Ensure other testers follow testing processes
• Guide other testers in best practice and assist in improving their testing skills
• Lead and execute test automation strategies using various technologies and techniques
• Attend Design Reviews to gain understanding of functionality in order to develop and execute testing tasks and responsibilities

Self-Management

• Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained
• Demonstrate consistent application of internal procedures
• Plan and prioritise, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demands
• Demonstrate abilities to anticipate and manage change
• Demonstrate flexibility in balancing achievement of own objectives with abilities to understand and respond to organizational needs
• Stay relevant and up-to-date with latest technology trends and insights
• Demonstrate and promote a strict adherence and knowledge of the latest and most applicable security standards within the payments industry

EDUCATION

General Education

• Bachelor of Science majoring in Computer Science or equivalent prior learning.
• Certified Test Analyst.

EXPERIENCE

General Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior test role