SYSTEMS TEST ANALYST – SCRUM / RAD / AGILE ENVIRONMENT WITHIN A LARGE EUROPEAN FINANCIAL SERVIC[...]

Interface Recruitment UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Leeds is looking for a System Test Analyst to join their Agile team. You will create and execute test scripts, investigate defects, and define test strategies. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in system testing, preferably with exposure to .NET and SQL Server. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000, along with additional benefits including a contributory pension and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Contributory pension

3% flexible benefits

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Free on-site gym

Excellent coaching and training

Qualifications

• At least 3 years system testing experience.
• Ideally have a background in software testing or IT.
• Exposure to .NET and Microsoft SQL Server 2010 and beyond.
• Experience of working with test automation tools.
• Understanding of different testing approaches and techniques.
• Agile, SCRUM or RAD experience.
• Financial services/debt collection experience required.

Responsibilities

• Test script creation and execution.
• Liaise with Business Analysts for test coverage.
• Defect investigation and logging.
• Develop knowledge of core Collections system.
• Perform System Integration and End to End testing.
• Attend/lead document walkthroughs.
• Define and document the test strategy.

Skills

Strong technical testing skills

Sound understanding of System Integration Testing

Ability to query databases

Diagnostic and problem solving

Understanding of web based applications

Understanding of Service Oriented Architecture

Knowledge of networking and system architecture

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Process Driven

High attention to detail

Professional approach

Excellent team player

Highly self-motivated

Strong communicator

Assertive and persuasive

Education

ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing

Tools

Selenium

SOAPUI

Team Foundation Server 2013+

Microsoft Test Manager 2013

Job description

Overview

Job Title: System Test Analyst

Location: Leeds

Salary: Up to £35,000 + 3% flexible benefits + on target bonus of 5% + contributory pension

The client’s personal approach is why they’ve been awarded an Exceptional 3 star rating by Investor in Customers and for the last two years. As a technology solutions provider this is testament to their excellent levels of customer service coupled with their care and management of their own in house employees. This role is working within an Agile, SCRUM / RAD team and will give you the chance to further your experience with these methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Test script creation and execution.
• Liaise with Business Analysts to ensure test coverage of functional requirements.
• Defect investigation & logging where expected outcomes are different from actual.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the core Collections system and processes, and how those systems and processes interact.
• Perform System Integration and End to End testing.
• Develop skills required for the production of estimates and risk analysis (where required).
• Attend/lead document walkthroughs and reviews of project documentation when required from a testing perspective.
• Consistently communicate risks and issues to the project team and/or Product Test Manager.
• Define and document the test strategy per project, ensuring a robust test pack is in place to support the test execution.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience
• At least 3 years system testing experience
• Ideally have a background in software testing or IT
• Exposure to .NET and Microsoft SQL Server 2010 and beyond
• Experience of working with test automation tools such as Selenium and SOAPUI
• Understanding of different testing approaches and techniques
• Agile, SCRUM or RAD experience
• Experience of working within the constructs of Team Foundation Server 2013 and above
• Knowledge of working with test management tools such as Microsoft Test Manager 2013
• Financial services/debt collection experience • Business project management experience

• Qualifications
• ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing as a minimum

• Skills
• Strong technical testing skills
• Sound understanding of System Integration Testing
• Ability to query databases
• Diagnostic and problem solving
• Understanding of web based applications
• Understanding of Service Oriented Architecture
• Knowledge of networking and system architecture
• Systems applications awareness – SQL, TFS, Microsoft .NET
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Process Driven
• High attention to detail
• Professional approach
• Ability to influence others
• Excellent team player
• Highly self-motivated
• Strong communicator
• Assertive and persuasive

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual bonus
• Contributory pension
• 3% flexible benefits - including cycle to work, critical illness, dental insurance, childcare vouchers, travel insurance, dining club, retail discounts and the option to buy up to one week’s worth of holiday subject to start date
• Subsidised on-site restaurant
• Free on-site gym
• Excellent coaching and training