Test Analyst

Altus Group; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Altus Intelligence Academy

Flexible work model

Total rewards package

Job summary

Altus Group in Christchurch is seeking a Test Analyst to join our QA team. You will design and execute risk-based testing, build automation, and collaborate with developers to ensure software meets high quality and reliability standards.

Reporting to the QA Lead, you will mentor junior analysts, contribute to testing frameworks, and help drive continuous improvement while supporting timely releases across our global CRE platforms.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on testing in structured software development environments.
• Skilled in both manual and automated testing with automation solutions.
• Proficient with testing tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cucumber.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, testing methodologies, QA frameworks, and risk-based testing.
• Experience testing web apps, REST APIs, and integrated system workflows.
• ISTQB Foundation Certification or recognised QA qualification required.
• Familiar with Jira/Confluence; DevOps or cloud exposure helps.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement tailored testing strategies that assess both functional and non-functional aspects, prioritising critical areas to validate system performance and user impact.
• Build and evolve automation solutions that are robust, easy to maintain, and scaled to support delivery timelines and quality gates.
• Execute diverse testing activities (exploratory, regression, integration, end-to-end) to uncover coverage gaps and safeguard service stability through each release.
• Develop and sustain comprehensive testing documentation (plans, test cases, datasets, issue logs) that remain relevant and audit-compliant.
• Review requirements from product and technical perspectives to surface risks, then partner with Product Owners and developers to shape the right testing approach.
• Spot and address areas where testing coverage is thin, keeping stakeholders informed through regular insights on coverage status and emerging concerns.
• Collaborate with development staff and technical leads to troubleshoot quality issues, determine defect priority, and drive continuous improvement in product reliability.
• Champion evolution of testing capabilities by suggesting process refinements, tool enhancements, and methodology updates that boost team productivity and quality standards.
• Guide and develop junior team members and Test Analysts by sharing expertise, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a culture of learning.
• Review all technical changes against quality criteria to confirm they meet our delivery standards before release

Skills

Selenium

Playwright

Cucumber

REST API testing

Automated testing

Manual testing

ISTQB Foundation

Jira

Confluence

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML

C#

Education

ISTQB Foundation Certification

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cucumber

Job description

Test AnalystThis site uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Click here for more information.### Test AnalystApply: 030 - Christchurch: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0014077**Compensation Range:**$80,000 to $110,000**Compensation Disclaimer:** The salary range listed reflects the base pay for this role at Altus Group and is provided where required by local regulations. Actual offers may differ based on experience, market conditions, and other relevant factors. The range does not include additional compensation such as bonuses, equity, benefits, or other incentives.Altus Group is currently seeking an Test Analyst with provenexperience who is looking to cement their career path within a Global company. If you’re looking to advance your career in data analytics, expertise, and technology for the rapidly growing global CRE market, there’s no better place than Altus Group. At Altus, our work is purposeful. Every day, our employees drive impact, innovate, and shape the global commercial real estate (CRE) and PropTech industry. Our people-centric culture empowers you to deliver in a high trust, high performance culture, surrounded by an inclusive team that’s collaborating to modernize our industry. We invest in our people with training and growth opportunities designed to propel you further in your career while providing a flexible and progressive workplace that reflects our values and teams.Reporting to the QA Lead the Test Analyst is passionate about quality assurance, technology excellence, and building reliable software systems that our customers depend on. As a Test Analyst, you'll be at the heart of ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. You'll combine hands-on testing expertise with a strategic eye for building and maintaining effective testing frameworks. Your day-to-day will involve designing and executing risk-based testing approaches, managing our regression and integration test suites, collaborating closely with development teams to identify and resolve quality issues, and mentoring junior team members to elevate testing practices across the organisation. You'll contribute to continuous improvement of our testing processes while providing clear visibility into product quality to support confident delivery decisions. **Key Responsibilities:*** Define and implement tailored testing strategies that assess both functional and non-functional aspects, prioritising critical areas to validate system performance and user impact* Build and evolve automation solutions that are robust, easy to maintain, and scaled to support delivery timelines and quality gates* Execute diverse testing activities (including exploratory, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing) to uncover coverage gaps and safeguard service stability through each release* Develop and sustain comprehensive testing documentation (plans, test cases, datasets, issue logs) that remain relevant and audit-compliant* Review requirements from product and technical perspectives to surface risks, then partner with Product Owners and developers to shape the right testing approach* Spot and address areas where testing coverage is thin, keeping stakeholders informed through regular insights on coverage status and emerging concerns* Collaborate with development staff and technical leads to troubleshoot quality issues, determine defect priority, and drive continuous improvement in product reliability* Champion evolution of testing capabilities by suggesting process refinements, tool enhancements, and methodology updates that boost team productivity and quality standards* Guide and develop junior team members and Test Analysts by sharing expertise, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a culture of learning* Review all technical changes against quality criteria to confirm they meet our delivery standards before release **Key Qualifications:*** 3–5 years of hands-on testing experience in structured software development environments, actively involved across the full development cycle* Demonstrated capability in both manual and automated testing, with a track record of building and sustaining automation solutions* Proficiency with contemporary testing automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cucumber, or equivalent platforms* Solid grounding in software development lifecycle principles, testing methodologies, quality assurance frameworks, and risk-focused testing strategies* Track record of testing web applications, REST/API layers, and integrated system workflows* ISTQB Foundation Certification or recognised QA qualification required; higher-level certifications are valued* Working knowledge of project management and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence) or experience with DevOps, cloud platforms, or containerised deployment models and exposure to technologies such as C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML* Strong analytical thinking and communication abilities, with proven capacity to influence testing standards and practices across both technical and business teams**Unlock your Altus Experience!**If you’re looking to advance your career in in an industry that is transitioning for greatness, there’s no better place than Altus Group.Our high trust, high performance culture prioritizes progressive programs that empower you to deliver your greatest performance while promoting collective success where everyone is recognized and connected.We offer boundless opportunities in a rapidly growing global business: mentorship from the best and brightest in CRE, access to our Altus Intelligence Academy, and the chance to work with the best data sets, tools and technology in the industry.**What Altus Group offers:*** **Rewarding performance:** competitive compensation, incentive and bonus plans, and a total rewards package prioritizing mental, physical, and financial well-being.* **Growth and development:** we invest in your professional learning. Our Altus Intelligence Academy offers over 150,000 hours of learning content.* **Flexible work model:** our Activity-Based Work model provides flexibility to align your work location to the needs of the work — use the office for collaboration and remote work for focused tasks.**Inclusivity & Accessibility**Altus Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We provide an atmosphere free from barriers to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage equal opportunities for all employees. We’re seeking candidates with diverse experiences and provide accessible candidate experiences throughout the selection process. If you need accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone].**Use of Artificial Intelligence**AI tools may be used to support the initial stages of screening for this role; however, all assessments and final hiring decisions are reviewed and made by an Altus Group hiring professional. **Background Checks**Please note that as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, Altus Group may conduct background checks on candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment. These checks may include, but are not limited to, verification of employment history, education credentials, criminal records, credit history (where relevant), and reference checks. The scope and nature of background checks may vary depending on the role, location, and applicable laws. All background checks will be conducted in compliance with local laws and regulations, and candidates will be informed of any checks required as part of the recruitment process.**Other Notes / Application Process**We appreciate all applicants; however, only those selected to move forward will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Altus Group.