Senior Test Analyst - UAT, Defects & Cloud (Onsite ACT/VIC)

VelTech; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VelTech is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to support testing for complex systems for a Commonwealth Government department. Based in the ACT or Victoria, the role is onsite with arrangements aligned to work area needs.

Candidates must hold a current TSPV security clearance and demonstrate strong test governance across integration, UAT and regression testing. You will define acceptance criteria, design test artefacts and coordinate testing of new features, defects and enhancements, while

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Test Analyst in complex delivery environments, with ISTQB or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience using test and work management tools, including Jira and Confluence.
• Hands-on defect lifecycle management from identification and prioritisation through re-testing and verification.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based environments, system integration, dependencies and impact of change.
• Experience designing, maintaining and executing test strategies, plans and cases, including regression testing.
• Ability to perform system integration testing and user acceptance testing for features, enhancements and defect fixes.
• Experience defining clear acceptance criteria and maintaining traceability between requirements, test scenarios and test cases.
• Ability to select and document suitable testing techniques and methodologies.
• Experience producing clear test plans, reports and metrics.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex testing information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate testing activities, set priorities and assess outcomes against business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Define acceptance criteria and design test artefacts.
• Coordinate and execute testing for new features, enhancements and defects.
• Perform system integration testing and user acceptance testing.
• Manage defects and maintain traceability between requirements and test outcomes.
• Monitor testing progress and report metrics.

Skills

ISTQB certification

Jira

Confluence

Defect lifecycle

Cloud environments

Test strategies

System integration

UAT testing

Acceptance criteria

Traceability

Testing techniques

Test plans

Stakeholder comms

Job description

VelTech is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to support testing for complex systems for a Commonwealth Government department. Based in the ACT or Victoria, the role is onsite with arrangements aligned to work area needs.

Candidates must hold a current TSPV security clearance and demonstrate strong test governance across integration, UAT and regression testing. You will define acceptance criteria, design test artefacts and coordinate testing of new features, defects and enhancements, while