Role: Test Analyst
Rate: TBC - Competitive
Location: London / Milton Keynes - Hybrid
Length: 3 Month Rolling
Major national logisitics company seeing a Test Analyst to collaborate with existing test team, supporting development of test plans and the execution of software testing activities in accordance with established guidelines and standards.
Responsibilties:
* Contribute to the formulation of test plans, test scripts, and acceptance criteria/definition of done for user stories or requirements.
* Maintain high standards of quality and accuracy throughout the software release cycle.
* Develop comprehensive test plans and scripts for each software component, encompassing the business scenarios under test and anticipated outcomes.
* Ensure adherence to schedules and quality requirements across all work undertaken.
* Provide constructive feedback to the development team and line managers.
* Furnish Test Managers with effort estimates for project scheduling, where applicable.
* Support the scoping and estimation of effort for each user story added to the Product backlog.
* Collaborate closely with developers to enhance the testability of new features and facilitate timely defect resolution.
* Identify opportunities for test automation, and design and create automated test scripts whenever feasible.
* Willingness to travel is required, as the role necessitates mobility.
Requirements:
* Demonstrated successful track record in testing intricate user systems.
* Extensive experience and in-depth understanding of structured test methodologies and processes.
* Comprehensive knowledge of manual testing, coupled with exposure to automated testing approaches.
* Familiarity and hands-on experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium or SOAP UI, among others.
* Experience in testing Windows Software Applications and Database Applications developed using Oracle, GCP BigQuery, and SQL Server.
* Basic understanding of technologies such as Kafka, Azure, GCP, Java, and Jenkins.
* Unwavering commitment to quality and a meticulous approach to testing activities.
* Hands-on experience working with collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
* Formal training/qualifications or practical experience in Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
* Direct involvement in the transition from traditional Waterfall to Agile delivery methodologies within an organization.
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.