Job title: Test Analyst
Soc code: 2136
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 per year
Working hours: 37.5 per week
Job Reference: VG-TA01
Roles and Responsibilities:
- · Develop, document, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for various software applications.
- · Conduct functional, regression, integration, and performance testing to ensure the software meets the required standards and specifications.
- · Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking tools, and collaborate with the development team to resolve issues.
- · Perform root cause analysis on identified defects to ensure they are addressed effectively.
- · Validate fixes and new features, ensuring they meet the defined acceptance criteria. Participate in requirement review meetings to provide input from a testing perspective.
- · Continuously improving testing processes and methodologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the QA team.
- · Provide regular updates on testing progress, defect status, and overall product quality to stakeholders.
- · Assist in the creation and maintenance of test data and test environments.
Skills Required
- Degree in computer engineering or related field.
- Proven experience as a Test Analyst or in a similar QA role.
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Experience with manual and automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, TestRail).
- Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test cases and test plans.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work.
- Collaboratively in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for test automation.
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience with tools such as Jenkins and GitLab.