Test Analyst

Purpose of the Position: The role involves ensuring the delivery of a meticulously structured and standard-designed quality assurance solution, and overseeing manual and automation-related activities across all assigned projects. Key Responsibilities:

● Operational Delivery
o Develop, review, and execute manual tests.
o Define testing scope and apply appropriate test techniques for comprehensive coverage.
o Analyze manual and automation results, proposing effective solutions.
o Contribute to test planning and effort estimation.
o Create manual test cases or scenarios aligned with requirements.
o Obtain or generate necessary test data in collaboration with stakeholders.
o Log, verify, and monitor defects, documentation, and test outcomes.
o Establish and maintain reusable test artifacts.
o Provide input on the schedule and sequence of testing activities.
o Ensure compliance with test policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
o Participate in all project life cycle phases, including requirements analysis, test planning, execution, reporting, and assessment.
o Implement relevant test measurements and metrics within the release/product and testing team.
o Collaborate effectively within an agile team, contributing to the analysis, design, development, and testing of high-quality software.
o Engage with various stakeholders throughout the testing process.

● Required Skills
o Proficient with testing tools such as Jira, ALM, Azure DevOps, and other licensed or open-source options.
o Limited experience in test automation, with a willingness to learn and adapt.
o Capable of translating complex technical issues into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders.
o Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, applications, and systems engineering across the organization.
o Persuasive communication skills to effectively influence acceptance, agreement, commitment, and behavior change.
o Ability to prioritize and organize critical elements of a course of action to achieve objectives.
o Proactive in anticipating future problems and opportunities.
o Skilled in breaking down information into parts and identifying critical issues and arguments.
o Proficient in identifying potential problems and initiating action to minimize negative consequences.
o Open-minded and receptive to different viewpoints and situations, with a willingness to adjust as needed.
o Effective at organizing work in order of importance to maximize productivity.

● Required Experience:
o Minimum of 3 - 7 years of experience in software testing with increasing levels of responsibility.
o Experience in manual testing.
o Experience in testing standalone applications.
o Basic knowledge of relational databases.
o Familiarity with the software development process, including Agile development methodologies.
o Experience in both functional and non-functional testing.

● Behavioral Competencies
o Relationship Building
o Conflict Resolution
o Decision Making
o Critical Appraisal
o Holistic Thinking
o Persuading & Influence

● Qualifications
o B.Sc. (Computer Science and Computer Engineering) or similar qualifications
o ISTQB Foundation Level (Advanced level preferable)
o Leadership training or courses can be advantageous