Test Analyst

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• PLEASE NOTE : NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE FOR THIS JOB.

• Create and execute system, integration, regression, UAT, functional and non-functional test scripts for UI and/or API testing; based on the project requirements.
• Good understanding and knowledge of software testing lifecycle within agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Key Accountabilities:
• Analyse defined features and requirement and write high quality test scripts either manually or automated
• Execute test scripts * Maintain clear bug reports and provide developers with sufficient evidence to investigate any defects reported
• Maintain test scripts and bug reports in predefined Test artifacts management tool * Create and maintain reports for all test related activities
• Write and execute REST API test scripts (Preferred)
• Qualifications:
• Educated to degree level or recognised equivalent.
• Good to have ISTQB (or equivalent) certified
• Experience:
• Knowledge of the private medical insurance industry would be helpful as would experience of working in a regulated industry.
• 3+Years of experience in Functional Testing
• 1+ year of API testing experience(Preferred)
• Knowledge and understanding of all the different facets of Quality Assurance (QA) including unit functionality, usability and non – functional testing.
• Understanding of operational procedures and QA process standards
• Familiar with automated testing, QA tools like JMeter, Selenium with Java
• Familiar with traditional delivery mechanisms (i.e., Waterfall) but able to adapt to change and adapt to Agile/Dev Ops frameworks.
• Professional and Personal Skills
• A curious, observant, and intuitive explorer who can define, execute, and map system under test against business requirements
• Ability to work under pressure and often with conflicting priorities
• Elevated levels of pragmatism and the ability to influence and negotiate for the best outcomes
• Well-honed interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbally
• Ability to develop stakeholder relationships both internally (cross departmentally) and externally (strategic development partners)
• Able to use all required Microsoft tools effectively
• Ability to quickly learn and implement new tools for testing purposes

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Staines-upon-Thames: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Staines-upon-Thames