Test Analyst

The Role

• The Test Analyst will work with a close knit group of experienced Test Analysts and shall apply their knowledge of testing to both new and mature SaaS Products to assure product quality.
• Note: Manual Testing is required as part of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Works alongside other team members, carrying out all types of testing activities as required during the software release cycle.
• Builds and maintains a deep understanding of all Company products from a user perspective but with technical insight.
• Undertakes test execution and ensures that all errors are identified and corrected.
• Creates, executes and maintains a low code and coded automated test suite for product testing purposes.
• Carries out non-functional tests (i.e. Security/Accessibility/Performance) throughout the testing process, using relevant tools to identify vulnerabilities in the platform(s).
• Designs and documents test cases and reports.
• Is analytical with a structured approach to diagnosis and problem solving.
• Identifies defects, records them, and ensures that they are actioned.
• Ensures a good level of teamwork, by highlighting problems and issues in good time, proactively suggesting solutions to resolve problems.
• Takes ownership for completing tasks that may rely on the contribution of other team members.
• Has the confidence and ability to directly reject incorrect work.
• Is able to estimate work, from small change requests to larger projects.
• Organises work effectively and meets deadlines. Makes decisions to prioritise work.
• Takes ownership of personal development.

Skill Level

• Have working knowledge of the concepts of testing processes and methodologies.
• Have working knowledge of the concepts of the Software Test Life Cycle.
• Have a proven ability to structure the testing process.
• Have knowledge of, or demonstrable interest in languages such as:
  • TypeScript (Highly Desirable)
  • JavaScript
  • Python
• Have knowledge of, or demonstrable interest in low code automation and/or coded automation with tools/libraries such as:
• Playwright (Highly Desirable)
• Selenium
• Ghost Inspector
• Have experience in communicating with internal stakeholders.
• Have the ability to organise and judge own work to achieve deadlines.
• Able to works accurately and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Have a good standard of written communication.

Desirable

• Knowledge of, or demonstrable interest in security testing tools such as:
• OWASP ZAP
• PortSwigger Burp
• Knowledge of, or demonstrable interest in performance testing tools such as:
• K6
• JMeter

Requirements

• Analytical logical thinker.
• Strong work ethic, organised and focused.
• Good communications skills, written and verbal.
• 2-3 years’ experience working as a software tester with knowledge/demonstrable interest in coded automation tooling (ideally Playwright).
• Acts in support of company values, applying company policies and practises as required.
• Must hold an ISTQB qualification.