A Test Analyst plays a key role in ensuring the quality of software, systems and systems output by assessing them for defects, inconsistencies, or potential issues. Their primary responsibility is to conduct various types of testing to confirm that any output meets the requirements and purpose specified.
Main purpose of the role
* Responsible for system testing/quality control before promotion into the Live environment within Adare SEC
* Use analytical and problem-solving skills to define test scope
* Design and execute detailed tests to identify bugs and issues
* Analyse the results of testing, and work with the development team, to determine the root cause of failures
* Document and track all defects, errors, and issues identified during testing
* Contributes to the Community of Test Practice for Adare SEC
* Adheres to overall test standards and policies
* Raise compliance issues with the Test Manager when identified in Technology
* Supports investigations to discover the root causes of issues
* Provides expert guidance and direction to all stakeholders in relation to testing
* Provides a ‘hands on’ approach to support all deliverables
* Ensures all test evidence is captured and documented where required
* Ensure that all tested products meet the specified standards and requirements
* Takes ownership and accountability of requirements traceability for testing
* Liaises with clients when required to provide excellent service
* Adherence to Adare SEC’s procedures, working practices and department specific processes
* To keep abreast of developments in technology to ensure Adare SEC’s products remain best in class
This role is part of long-term plans to professionalise & improve best practices within the testing function.
Behavioural Responsibilities
* Drive for Results: able to go the ‘extra mile’ to achieve tasks, objectives, and targets.
* Demonstrates good attention to detail across all areas of work.
* Initiative and Problem Solving: able to take ownership of testing work, collaborates with developers, business analysts and agile delivery leads to resolve problems.
* Teamwork: able to work together with colleagues, encouraging and providing support to colleagues with the aim of achieving objectives and solving problems.
* Customer Service: ability to meet and strive to exceed the needs of internal and external customers by producing quality work.
* Planning and Organising: able to work to important deadlines and manage time effectively.
* Continuous Improvement: always looking at ways to improve across all areas.
* Proactively seek to acquire and maintain up to date knowledge of all products and services offered by Adare SEC.
* Seek to develop and improve own skills and knowledge at every opportunity, accept feedback to improve personal performance and learn from successes and mistakes.
Required Skills and Experience
* Working knowledge of assurance and testing principles
* Demonstrates an approachable, professional demeanor
* Sound judgment, accuracy, developed organisational and IT skills and attention to detail is essential
* Determination, persistence and good stakeholder management (internal and external)
* Strong verbal and written communication skills - ability to present and articulate ideas to all levels
* Self-motivated and focused
* Demonstrate initiative to address problems and implement solutions to improve working practices where possible
* Positively question established ways of working and actively put forward suggestions and ideas.
* Proactive and able to work on own initiative
* Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure
* Strive to achieve the objectives that are set for you
* Contribute, as requested, to the departmental and company objectives
* Experience of working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
* Team player with good interpersonal skills
* Proven and relevant working experience in a busy, client focused organisation
* Seeks and participates in development opportunities above and beyond training
* A good understanding of Agile, DevOps and Scrum
* Ability to write and execute test artefacts
* Strong analytical skills
* Defect management skills
* Email on Acid experience preferred
* PostMan/API experience preferred
* SQL Server experience preferred
* Automation/Cypress experience preferred
What's in it for you?
* 26 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
* Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
* Eye care scheme - free eye tests and discounts on glasses for DSE users
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