Workday Senior Test Analyst

WPP; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of respect

Opportunity for growth

Stimulating work environment

Job summary

WPP is looking for a Testing Specialist to be involved in various areas of testing, including Workday Financials and integrations. Responsibilities include preparing test documentation, executing test cases, and managing defects. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with Workday Financials, testing tools like Jira and Zephyr, and possess strong analytical skills. WPP fosters a culture of respect and provides opportunities for career advancement in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Workday Financials (FINS), PSA, and integrations.
• Proven experience in Workday release testing (R1/R2 cycles).
• Experience with test automation tools/frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all areas of testing and providing hands-on support.
• Prepare and review test documentation to ensure correctness.
• Identify, document, and track defects working with development teams.

Skills

Workday Financials

Integration testing

Test automation tools

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Jira

Zephyr

Job description

What you'll be doing

• Hands‑on Test Management: involved in all areas of testing, providing hands‑on skills and support to the team.
• Test Planning: prepare and/or review test documentation such as test plans, test cases or scripts, test results and other related items, ensuring correctness and fit for purpose.
• Test Data: create and maintain comprehensive test data for Workday Financials, PSA functional areas including integration to external systems, Workday Prism Analytics.
• Test Execution: perform execution of test cases, including functional, integration, user acceptance, performance and regression testing, to ensure the ERP system meets all requirements.
• Test Automation: experience with automation tools and knowing where to best utilize them during the SDLC.
• Test Management Tooling: set up Jira/Zephyr for project and BAU testing activities.
• Defect/Ticket Management: identify, document, and track defects, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• UAT Support: provide technical, process, and system support for the execution of test scripts by business users.
• Quality Assurance: ensure that all testing activities adhere to established quality standards and best practices.
• Risk Management: identify potential risks and issues related to testing and develop mitigation strategies.
• Continuous Improvement: continuously evaluate and improve testing processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

What you'll need

• Strong experience in Workday Financials (FINS), PSA, and integrations.
• Deep understanding of Workday Business Process Framework, Workday Security Model, and integration tools (EIB, Studio, Web Services).
• Proven experience in Workday release testing (R1/R2 cycles).
• Expertise in test management tools (Jira, Zephyr).
• Experience with test automation tools/frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced global environment.

Who you are

• Open‑minded: receptive to new ideas, partnerships, and ways of working.
• Optimistic: belief in the power of creativity, technology, and talent to create brighter futures.
• Extraordinary: collaboration‑driven, creative leaders and pioneers, striving for extraordinary work.

What we’ll give you

• Passionate, inspired people: a culture where people can do extraordinary work.
• Scale and opportunity: the chance to create and influence projects at a scale that’s unparalleled in the industry.
• Challenging and stimulating work: unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers.

WPP is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.