Senior Quality Assurance Analyst (Agile)

Background

JOB DUTIES

• The primary role of the position will be the test planning, execution and reporting on software developed. Automation of regression test cases will also be your focus, together with Load, Performance and Stress testing.
• You will be responsible for developing test case procedures and maintaining test documentation.
• You will be involved in the whole testing lifecycle including test plans, test strategies, setup, execution and closure. 
• You will be involved in the manual software testing of web based applications
• You will be required to run the automated regression test case together with Load, Performance and Stress testing.
•  You will be required to work as part of a team and will be jointly responsible for assisting with test activities where required.
• To attend workshops comprising business and or technical representatives to cover test-dependent activities such as requirement verification and prioritisation, test scenario identification and general matters.
• To ensure that test scenarios and scripts are prepared in a structured way, prioritised to reflect business or technical priorities and are approved by appropriate stakeholders. Scope is to cover test cycle contents and regression packs.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of testing issues within a complex project.
• Record problems and issues on the defect-tracking tool, such as VSTS, Jira
• Complete the objectives of each assignment within the agreed timeframe.
• To co-ordinate re-testing of defects and issues either through ‘at desk’ re-tests by business test representatives, or via walkthroughs with third-party providers.
• To prepare and maintain relevant test documentation, including test scripts, activity schedules, narrative and written reports, and visual progress charts.
• Responsible for control the test configuration and environment.
• To undertake all system test related activities in support of the business requirements for the provision of new and updated systems.
• To undertake functional and integration testing, and liaison with third-party suppliers to ensure appropriate test coverage.
• To create allocated test scripts, monitor test execution and ensure results are recorded.
• To liaise with and assist each line of business regarding the test planning, testing activity, and test results analysis.
• To support other test team members and associated IT and Business resources as appropriate to the implementation of testing related activities.
• To carry out other tasks as agreed with the Test Team Lead.
• Work in product teams to ensure successful implementation of digital products.
• Identify and own defects, work with the development team through resolution
• Actively test development across multiple deployment environments
• Assist in implementing QA standards and continuous improvement activities.
• Adhere to QA standard processes and best practices set by the team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

B.E/B.Tech or MCA in Computer Science or Information Technology or related area, and/or minimum four (4+) years total relevant experience as outlined below.

Four (4+) years total relevant experience includes minimum of four (4) years’ experience in systems specifications analysis, testing methodology and test plan formulation; experience in Software Development Life Cycle; experience in Quality Assurance best practices and procedures; experience in functional testing techniques including system, acceptance and regression testing; exposer to  automated test tools for functional and performance testing.

Minimum of two (2) years working with ASP, .NET, Oracle/MS SQL Server, and the ability to read, write, debug and follow ASP/.NET code, VB.NET/ C#, PL/SQL, TSQL. 

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Capable of Using Source Code Repositories
• Drive Innovation and Streamline Overall Testing Process
• Excellent Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Experience with Agile Development Process (SCRUM, Kanban)
• Ability to think creatively about solutions to testing challenges.
• Must be very detail-oriented with regards to testing.
• Ability to deal effectively with uncertainty and changing priorities.
• Ability to work across multiple products and work streams simultaneously.
• Microsoft Visual Studio Team Services (Test Manager)
• Selenium Web Driver
• QTP
• Experience in testing continuous integration with VSTS and Jenkins
• Experience with Test Driven Development
• Experience with Exploratory Testing