Shaw Daniels Solutions – Winchester, Hampshire
Test Analyst
Location: Winchester/Hybrid
Salary: £50,000
The Role
As part of the new Testing function team, you will be the Test Analyst for the enterprise application estate and play a pivotal role in the largest ever investment programme, ensuring the deployment of a cloud-based SaaS Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system across the Sales, Service, Order Management, Finance, and Operations (including Supply Chain, Warehousing, and Logistics) functions is appropriately tested. You will ensure, as part of the DX program, that software applications are thoroughly tested and meet the required standards before release.
Your tasks and responsibilities will encompass various phases of the software development lifecycle, facilitating the transition to a new ERP platform. Reporting to the Test Lead, you will leverage your strong background in ERP solutions to expertly conduct end-to-end ERP system testing. You will be proficient in documenting test artefacts, test data, scripts, and trackers.
You will understand the relevant processes across our in-scope business areas and systems, assisting the Test Lead in developing successful test framework across both business and IT teams. You will collaborate with various business units to provide training and guidance to subject matter experts on establishing repeatable testing processes, as well as creating, executing and tracking test scripts. You will work with the Test Lead to evaluate testing requirements, offering suitable recommendations and guidance on planning, executing, and tracking test results.
Additionally, you will ensure that testing activities comply with relevant regulatory, legal, and compliance standards. You will be responsible for identifying, reporting, and documenting defects, collaborating with users and working with stakeholders to enhance test scenarios/scripts to resolve issues. You will ensure a thorough understanding of the ERP business and testing plan, to fully meet business needs, ensuring consistency and compliance across all functions.
Tasks/Responsibilities
1. Requirement Analysis:
Review and analyse business requirements, functional specifications, and technical documentation to understand the scope of testing.
2. Test Case Design and Development:
Work with the Portfolio, IT and Business teams to create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test cases and test scripts based on the requirements and specifications.
3. Test Data Preparation:
Identify and create the necessary test data for executing test cases.
4. Test Execution:
Execute test cases manually or using automated testing tools where appropriate.
5. Defect Logging and Tracking:
Identify, log, and classify defects found during testing.
6. Test Reporting:
Prepare and present detailed test reports that summarize testing activities, results, and key metrics.
7. Quality Assurance:
Ensure that testing processes adhere to established quality standards and best practices.
8. User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Support:
Assist in planning and executing user acceptance testing (UAT).
9. Continuous Improvement:
Identify areas for improvement in the testing process and suggest enhancements.
10. Documentation:
Maintain comprehensive documentation of test plans, test cases, test results, and defect reports.
11. Internal Control:
Take ownership of all testing activities, documentation, and testing requirements for every element of the ERP platform.
12. Operational Excellence:
Demonstrate professionalism across all areas of the role.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential:
Test Analyst with a minimum of 5 years' experience, preferably within an ERP environment. Experienced Test Analyst with a comprehensive understanding of the testing lifecycle, diverse methodologies, various testing approaches, industry-standard tools, and a wide range of testing techniques. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Desirable:
Experience with MS D365 F&O, HR or CE. Automated Test Management tools/processes. ISEB/ISTQB certification.
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