Test Analyst

Role Purpose:

We are looking for an experienced Test Analyst to work within our Technical Delivery stream to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications or systems, based on business and technical requirements.  You will work closely with Developers, Business Analysts and stakeholders to effectively plan and execute all test activities required to successfully deliver quality outcomes for IT software, infrastructure and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare test plans, test scripts and test data.

• Execute testing in an appropriate, efficient and methodological manner to maximize the robustness of software and system releases.
• To understand functional & Non-Functional requirements and software design to target tests scenarios towards the most effective tests.
• To produce clear, structured and useful documentation.
• Functional testing, design, prepare and execute a wide range of testing approaches.
• Non-Functional Testing, design, prepare and execute a wide range of testing approaches.

Exposure to compliance and regulatory frameworks, ideally gained within a financial Services environment.

Technical

• Experience with Test Tools for Defect Management and Test Automation
• Delivery of test plans, test cases, test scripts and test reports
• Delivery of API Testing using Postman
• Risk Based Testing
• Test phases including Unit, Integration, System, OAT
• SDLC Models (Waterfall, Agile)
• CI/CD Environments
• Ideally with experience using Katalon, Python.

Personal

•  Adaptable to test management and control
• Passionate about customer satisfaction and excellence
• Have a high level of attention to detail
• Organised and motivated self-starter, with the ability to prioritise and manage a diverse workload
• Ability to communicate effectively across diverse management tiers/levels
• Collaborative working style
• Proactive and effective at delivering results
• Excellent delivery of documentation.

In addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you will get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme and much more.