Overview
A senior‐level testing professional is sought to join an established Test Services Team within a large, complex IT environment. Reporting to the Manager of Test Discipline, this customer‐facing role is responsible for owning and delivering high‐quality testing outcomes across major IT projects and integrated enterprise systems, including Oracle‐based platforms. This role suits an experienced analyst who can hit the ground running, work autonomously, and lead testing activities end‐to‐end within an Agile, cross‐functional delivery environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Take full ownership of testing deliverables from initiation through to sign‐off
* Lead complex testing activities across large, highly integrated enterprise systems, including Oracle applications and platforms
* Design, execute, and document a broad range of testing types:
o Functional & Non‐Functional Testing
o System Integration Testing (SIT) & End‐to‐End (E2E) Testing
o Business Acceptance Testing (BAT / UAT)
o Regression Testing
* Develop and maintain comprehensive test artefacts, including:
o Master Test Plans & Detailed Test Plans
o Test Cases & Test Scenarios
o Test Summary Reports
o Defect / Incident Reports
o Traceability Matrices
* Define robust test strategies aligned to project objectives and quality standards
* Manage the full defect lifecycle, tracking, triage, escalation, and reporting
* Provide clear, concise testing progress reports to project stakeholders
* Contribute actively as a member of Agile, cross‐functional product teams
* Identify improvements in requirements and design to enhance testing efficiency
* Maintain up‐to‐date knowledge of QA best practices and emerging testing approaches
Tools & Technologies
* JIRA & Zephyr: test case creation, execution, dashboards, traceability, and defect management
* Oracle: hands‐on testing experience across Oracle enterprise systems (e.g. Oracle HCM, ERP, Student, or similar platforms) is highly regarded
* Cross‐browser and UI testing tools
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience delivering end‐to‐end testing across complex, integrated systems: particularly Oracle environments
* Strong background in functional, non‐functional, UI, SIT, E2E, regression, and UAT testing
* End‐to‐end accountability across test planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, written and verbal
* Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively under delivery pressure
* Collaborative approach across product, design, and development teams
* Experience facilitating UAT and supporting business sign‐off processes
* Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve defects efficiently across the full defect lifecycle
Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field
* ISTQB Foundation certification (or equivalent) is required
Desirable Experience
* Hands‐on testing experience with Oracle Student, HCM, ERP, or similar Oracle enterprise platforms
* Familiarity with Learning Management Systems or Student Information Systems
* Experience in higher education, government, or other large enterprise environments
* Progress toward postgraduate qualifications or equivalent professional development
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