Test Analyst

Metatest; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metatest is seeking a Test Analyst to validate our bespoke solutions through rigorous functional testing. You will design detailed test cases, execute tests, and compile comprehensive test summary reports while managing test cycles with stakeholders.

You will perform data validation, participate in API and ETL testing, and maintain regression packs. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in functional testing, especially on bespoke systems.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication with business and technical teams.
• Hands-on data and functional testing of complex applications.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with JIRA for test and defect management; Zephyr experience is an advantage.
• Experience testing APIs and ETL jobs.
• Knowledge of SQL, stored procedures, and data validation.
• Foundational knowledge of APIs, Swagger, Authentications, and UI concepts.
• Experience using Postman for testing.
• Ability to quickly get up to speed with complex bespoke apps.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough functional testing to validate changes against business requirements.
• Log, track, and collaborate with stakeholders for defect resolution.
• Document test cases and test results; maintain regression packs with reusable test cases.
• Provide updates on test execution status, results, coverage, and defects for go-live.
• Operate effectively in fast-paced environments.

Skills

Functional testing

Stakeholder engagement

Data validation testing

Test case design

Regression testing

Analytical problem-solving

SQL basics

API testing

Test data management

Documentation

Tools

JIRA

Zephyr

Postman

Job description

As a Test Analyst you will be instrumental in validating that our developed solutions meet critical business requirements through structured functional testing. In this role you'll be responsible for creating detailed test cases, executing tests, producing comprehensive test summary reports, and managing test cycles.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough functional testing to validate changes against business requirements.

Perform data validation testing and create Test data in test environments.

Log, track, and collaborate with stakeholders for defect resolution.

Document test cases and test results effectively, and maintain regression packs with reusable test cases.

Work with stakeholders to clarify requirements, ensuring comprehensive test coverage, and communicate testing progress, risks, and outcomes.

Provide timely updates on test case execution status, summary of test results, coverage achieved, and outstanding defects or risks for go-live.

Operate effectively in fast-paced environments.

About You:

Strong expertise in functional testing, especially on bespoke systems.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate with both business and technical teams.

Hands on Data and Functional testing of complex applications

Detail-oriented with strong analytical problem-solving abilities.

Proficient in using JIRA or similar tools for test and defect management. Familiarity with Zephyr (JIRA add-on) is an advantage.

Adaptable with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Experience in testing APIs and ETL jobs

Knowledge of SQL, stored procedures and data validation

A solid foundational knowledge of core technology concepts (e.g., APIs, Swagger, Authentications, User Interfaces).

Experience working with testing tools like PostMan.

Ability to quickly get up to speed with complex and bespoke applications.