Test Analyst

JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for testing of Transaction Junction's payment applications and supporting software to ensure the products produced meet both functional and non-functional requirements.

Uses a combination of manual and automated tests, including the analysis, documentation and reporting of issues found during testing to ensure the delivery of quality products to internal and external customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Test Planning
   Analyse requirements for the system under test in order to establish and prioritise test conditions, select suitable test cases and test techniques. Identify test objectives, plan and document test strategies and identify resources required for testing. Analyze product specifications, software requirements specifications, and software prototypes, and interact with software developers to plan and develop test cases.
2. Test Design and Execution
   Design, build and execute manual and automated test scripts that can verify the software satisfies both functional and non-functional requirements. Design and manage tests that confirm compliance with industry and proprietary protocols. Design, build and execute load test scripts that ensure the software responds within agreed parameters.
3. Risk Management
   Identify, communicate and respond to product and test activity risks. Create and maintain technical documentation, define technical documentation templates and prescribed policies and procedures. Ensure that the requisite technical supporting documentation, in line with the established Transaction Junction development standards and internal policies is created and adhered to at all times.
4. Test Environment Management
   Build and maintain a test environment that is representative of production. Fix Verification / Impact Analysis: Developing or recommending solutions to fix any problems discovered during testing. Reproduce issues and verify no further regressions are caused by the fix. Breakdown, prioritize and execute tasks to achieve product deliverables per sprint.
5. Reporting and Quality Assurance
   Provide estimates for initial high-level requirements and more detailed estimates for upcoming tasks as input into sprint planning. Ensure that the testing conducted is in line with the output and success requirements of the applicable sprint. Report test results and conduct defect trend analysis. Verify that Transaction Junction delivers software solutions that are of appropriate quality and delivered in line with any applicable contractual obligations.
6. Team Support
   Conduct and manage handover processes from QA to Operations for accurate implementations within the production environment. Take overall ownership of the testing strategy and testing processes across all products and projects. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the testing strategy and processes.
7. Collaboration and Development
   Work with software developers to assist in improving development practices to meet quality standards. Attend Design Reviews to gain understanding of functionality in order to develop and execute testing tasks and responsibilities. Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained.
8. Adaptability
   Demonstrate consistent application of internal procedures. Plan and prioritise, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demands. Demonstrate abilities to anticipate and manage change. Demonstrate flexibility in balancing achievement of own objectives with abilities to understand and respond to organizational needs. Stay relevant and up-to-date with latest technology trends and insights. Demonstrate and promote a strict adherence and knowledge of the latest and most applicable security standards within the payments industry.

EDUCATION

General Education
Bachelor of Science majoring in Computer Science or equivalent prior learning. Certified Test Analyst.

EXPERIENCE

General Experience
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a senior test role.