Join Our Team as a Senior Test Analyst!
Are you a seasoned testing professional with a passion for delivering high-quality IT solutions? We are seeking a dedicated Senior Test Analyst to lead complex testing initiatives that support transformative digital projects. Based in Adelaide with flexible remote options, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a prestigious academic environment, working on innovative student systems and digital experiences.
What You'll Do
* Take full ownership of all testing deliverables from day one, proactively managing your tasks independently.
* Lead testing efforts on large, integrated solutions, ensuring comprehensive coverage and quality.
* Develop and execute various test cases—functional, non-functional, business acceptance, regression—and document all testing activities meticulously.
* Produce key testing documentation such as Master Test Plans, detailed test reports, defect reports, test scenarios, and traceability matrices.
* Collaborate within agile, cross-functional teams, guiding project stakeholders to achieve testing objectives.
* Regularly report testing progress, product quality insights, and defect statuses to management and clients with clarity.
* Oversee defect management using JIRA Test Management tools and Zephyr for creating test cases, dashboards, and traceability artifacts.
* Stay current on testing best practices and quality assurance concepts to continuously improve testing efficiency.
Your Skills & Experience
* Exceptional interpersonal skills to manage stakeholder involvement smoothly.
* Outstanding written and oral communication skills to articulate testing progress and quality metrics effectively.
* Proven experience as a Test Practice specialist in high-pressure environments, demonstrating accountability for test planning, execution, and reporting.
* Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to dynamic project demands.
* Expert in designing and executing testing phases including Functional, Non-Functional, System Integration, End-to-End, Regression, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
* Skilled in cross-browser and UI testing, with hands‐on experience prior to UAT sign-off.
* Familiarity with Adobe and PeopleSoft applications is highly desirable.
Preferred Education & Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, or related fields.
* ISTQB Foundations or equivalent certification required.
* Over 8 years of hands‐on testing experience, ideally at a senior tester or test lead level.
* Previous experience in higher education or with Learning and Student Systems applications is advantageous.
* Progress towards postgraduate qualifications or extensive relevant experience can be considered in lieu of formal education.
Additional Requirements
* Experience with testing tools such as JIRA and Zephyr.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
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