IT Test Analyst

Transport for Wales; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport organization in Wales is seeking an IT Test Analyst to oversee testing on digital system developments. The role involves authoring test plans, executing test cases, and collaborating closely with project managers to ensure successful software launches. The ideal candidate has strong experience in test planning and delivery, good communication skills, and the ability to work across teams. An inclusive environment focused on personal development is promoted.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT/Digital/Systems test planning and delivery, including functional and end user testing.
• Ability to work within various software development life cycles like Waterfall and Agile.
• Proficiency in using testing tools such as Jira and Zephyr Squad.

Responsibilities

• Support the Test Manager to write and agree test plans.
• Write and execute manual, automated, or non-functional test cases.
• Collaborate with project managers to plan and execute test activities.

Skills

Experience in IT/Digital/Systems test planning

Experience of software development life cycles - Waterfall, Agile

Experience with testing tools such as Jira and Zephyr Squad

Good written and verbal communication

Ability to build effective working relations

Excellent planning and organisation skills

Analytical skills and attention to detail

Job description

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At Transport for Wales (TfW) we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

Who we are

At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.

We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

Introduction

An exciting opportunity to join TfW as an IT Test Analyst who will be responsible for all aspects of testing on digital system developments in accordance with test plans created and agreed by the Test Manager, including mobilising end user test teams, and capturing all test results.

Role responsibilities
You’ll support the Test Manager to write and agree test plans and methodologies during the project life cycle, including writing draft test cases using pre-defined testing methodologies, ensuring that there is traceability between the testing implementation and the requirements / acceptance criteria.

You’ll write and execute manual, automated, or non-functional test cases in Zephyr Squad and ensure that test status, risks and issues are reported in a timely manner using the agreed reporting standard.

You'll work with the Digital Project Managers and partners to plan and execute test activities ensuring all new software, systems, and new hardware components have been quality assessed to the level required, and capture all results appropriately, to ensure that new systems are launched successfully.

Who we are looking for

You’ll need to have:

• Experience in IT/Digital/Systems test planning and delivery, including functional and end user testing.
• Experience of software development life cycles - Waterfall, Agile.
• Experience with testing tools such as Jira and Zephyr Squad.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to build effective working relations with people at all levels across the organisation and outside.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills.
• Analytical skills and good attention to detail.

Welsh Language Skills

The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.

Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.