Automated QA Tester - MDI Group

Possible convert to Perm so no H1's

Senior Test Analyst – Automation Specialist

PURPOSE

Ensures the software is verified and validated against the criteria set out in the functional and non- functional specifications by defining test cases and ensuring their execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Produces automation test scripts materials and regression test packs to test new and amended software or services.
Specifies requirements for environment data resources and tools. Interprets executes and documents complex test scripts using agreed methods and standards.
Provides detailed analysis of all testing carried out on the environment ensuring all bugs risks and issues are logged correctly.
Actively provides feedback to senior QA management which may result in new working practices or general QA improvements.
Mentors coaches and coordinates a small group of less experienced QA Analysts ensuring they have the skills and knowledge in order to perform their roles.

Produces test scripts materials and regression test packs to test new and amended software or services.
Specifies requirements for environment data resources and tools. Interprets executes and documents complex test scripts using agreed methods and standards.
Provides detailed analysis of all testing carried out on the environment ensuring all bugs risks and issues are logged correctly.
Actively provides feedback to senior QA management which may result in new working practices or general QA improvements.
Mentors coaches and coordinates a small group of less experienced QA Analysts ensuring they have the skills and knowledge in order to perform their roles.

EXPERIENCE

- Minimum of 5 years experience in a Software Development or Testing environment including experience with current software testing methodologies functional testing integration testing and user acceptance testing.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

- Demonstrate effective communication processes meeting demands of both PSE Test and Assurance Office of Technology Management (OTM) and program / project requirements.
- Ensure that knowledge is kept up-to-date with all relevant updates/releases to products.
- Working knowledge of HP toolset.
- Use of appropriate tools for change control risks and issues.
- Good knowledge and understanding of testing market.
- Knowledge of CMMi/TMMi/ ISO useful.
- Provide focused accurate and exact data analysis.
- Knowledge of min. 2 programming languages.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of object oriented development approaches.
- Strong software application skills (MS Excel Access Word PowerPoint Project).
- Develop and maintain documentation.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Principles of ISTQB.
- Principles of Agile.

PROFESSION COMPETENCIES

• Accuracy/Attention to Detail
• Agile Development
• Business Acumen
• Conceptual Thinking
• Configuration Management
• Conflict Management
• Info. Security Technologies
• Managing Change
• Perf. Measurement and Tuning
• Requirements Analysis
• Results Orientation
• Risk Management
• S/W Product Tech. Knowledge
• S/W Qual. Assur. and Testing
• Scripting Tools and Languages
• Software Product Testing
• Software Quality Assurance
• Software Reliability Mgmt
• Software Test Engineering
• Standards/Procedures/Policies
• System Development Life Cycle
• System Testing Tools
• Systems Thinking
• Tech. Writing/Documentation
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Adhering to Principles & Values
• Communication
• Creating & Innovating
• Customer Focus
• Developing Talent
• Impact & Influence
• Leading Execution
• Managing Performance
• Teamwork

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

- University degree or equivalent preferably in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or similar.
- ISEB Foundation qualification or recognised country-specific qualification desirable.

Information

Automation with knowledge of writing Gherkin scripts and some manual testing skills essential

Tools in use include UFT (Essential) Selenium Azur Devops, Webdriver/TestNG/Java, SOAPUI, Jenkins, ALM & Jira 

Typical DevOps sprint environment with 2-week cycles

Understanding of automation running overnight daily

May need to produce some test plans and project documentation

Optional (preferable)

Risk Based & Model based testing knowledge desired

Requirements Traceability Matrix skills desired

Devops/Continuous Integration knowledge desired

On certain projects, some testing will be on hardware