Senior Test Analyst
Full-time
Praesignis
Job Description
- We are looking for a Senior Test Analyst to join our client's team. The Senior Test Analyst is responsible for leading testing activities across complex initiatives, ensuring high-quality software delivery and providing mentorship and quality governance within the testing function. The role combines hands-on testing with test planning, coordination and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Test Leadership & Planning
- Lead the definition and execution of test strategies, plans, and approaches for projects and releases.
- Analyse complex business and technical requirements to define comprehensive test coverage.
- Estimate testing effort, identify risks and provide input into delivery planning.
- Ensure testing aligns with organisational quality standards and best practices.
Test Design & Execution
- Design, review and maintain high-quality test scenarios, cases and data.
- Execute and oversee functional, integration, system, regression and end-to-end testing.
- Guide automation testing efforts and identify opportunities for test optimisation.
- Ensure non-functional testing requirements (performance, security, usability) are considered.
Defect & Quality Management
- Manage defect lifecycle, ensuring clear logging, prioritisation and resolution.
- Perform root cause analysis and recommend quality improvements.
- Provide go/no-go recommendations based on test outcomes and risk assessment.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners and Project Managers.
- Translate testing risks and issues into clear, business-focused insights.
- Support and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
Mentorship & Continuous Improvement
- Coach and mentor Test Analysts and junior QA team members.
- Review test artefacts and provide constructive feedback.
- Drive continuous improvement in test processes, tools and practices.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Advanced knowledge of testing methodologies, SDLC/STLC and quality assurance practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to lead testing efforts independently across multiple workstreams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong attention to detail with a strategic quality mindset.
Technical Skills (Typical)
- Test management and defect tracking tools (e.g. Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, Zephyr).
- Solid experience with manual testing and exposure to test automation frameworks.
- API testing tools (e.g. Postman).
- SQL for data validation and test analysis.
- CI/CD and Agile delivery environments (Scrum/SAFe).
Qualifications & Experiences
- Diploma or Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years’ experience in software testing, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity.
- ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst or equivalent certification (advantageous).
Vacancy posted 16 days ago
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