Our client requires a skilled Test Analyst with broad experience in testing complex integrated solutions comprising bespoke components with numerous system interfaces, including testing security use-cases. You will be comfortable operating as a hands-on Test Analyst within a SAFe context using the Atlassian stack for test design, execution and reporting.
As a Test Analyst you will demonstrate an understanding of the ICT software & systems development cycle and infrastructure testing with an emphasis on test planning, test analysis, test execution and outcome reporting.
You must be a motivated self-starter with strong technical abilities and initiative. They will operate as a peer in a high performing technical team and require strong organisational skills attention to detail and be comfortable working in a dynamic agile environment.
**Indicative duties include, but are not limited to**:
- Conduct software development and infrastructure integration testing where CI/CD technologies are employed
- Conducting test analysis, test design, test execution and test reporting activities
- Provide input and support to the Test Manager (e.g. to Test strategy/planning)
- Analyse and report on test activities and outcomes and raise, prioritise and manage defects
- Identify test process improvements, and contribute to testing standards and definition of best practice
- Communicate and report testing related risks and issues to the Test Manager, SCRUM Master and Product Owner
- Take responsibility for the integrity of testing
**Key knowledge or experience required include**:
- Broad experience in testing complex integrated solutions comprising bespoke components with numerous system interfaces, including testing security use-cases and testing system infrastructure (e.g. network components, gateways, firewalls etc.)
- Experience operating as a hands-on Test analyst within an agile scrum context using Atlassian stack test design, execution and reporting
**Essential skills and experience**
- Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for all aspects of the fundamental test process (analysis, design, execution, reporting and assisting the test lead with monitoring and reporting)
- Experience in the verification of ICT infrastructure (physical and virtual), CI/CD developed solutions and client and server software
- Experience in maintaining the integrity of testing and coordinating the execution of these activities.
- Demonstrated understanding of security testing and fundamental system security principles
- Experience in conducting test activities within a SAFe Agile methodology