Senior Test Analyst

Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.

We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely.

We act as one team to move Melbourne. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Test Analyst will independently plan and conduct testing activities for assigned projects, guided by the Test Lead. Responsibilities include analysing testing requirements, creating and executing test cases, ensuring comprehensive coverage of project requirements (both functional and non-functional), and addressing regression impact. Adherence to OCMS PMF and utilization of existing testing practices and tools are essential for achieving successful project outcomes.

This is a 24 month, maximum term role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyse testing requirements and contribute to the drafting of requirements traceability matrix
• Contribute to the creation of Project Test Strategy, Test approach and Test Plan.
• Create and execute manual test cases using Xray/Jira
• Contribute to ongoing Project Test Progress/Status Reporting and create Test Summary Report
• Identify high-priority regression testing scenarios
• Maintain and update regression test suite for projects
• Coordinate test activities, including detailed planning, scheduling, test case creation and test data creation.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including vendor resources, to agree on ways of working and deliver executed outcomes.
• Coordinate with test and development team members/SMEs to resolve issues.
• Support the ongoing improvements of the OCMS Testing Framework and Practices.

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualification in IT or equivalent
• Industry experience as a Senior Test Analyst/Test Analyst (at least 5 years) working for medium to large sized and cross functional testing team, located across different locations
• Exposure to MTM systems and or train control systems, railway IT infrastructure and technologies (highly desirable)
• Prior project experience within Crew Rostering or transportation, especially railway (highly desirable)
• Demonstrated experience working or liaising with offshore development and or testing team(s)
• Demonstrated experience working experience with Waterfall, Agile and/or other delivery methodologies
• Demonstrated experience with Functional, Regression, Integration (Dell Boomi), API, Testing Harnesses
• Application Frontend / Backend testing experience
• Experience testing web applications / device testing
• Experience testing client server applications
• Demonstrated interest in working with real time, mission critical systems
• ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Test Analyst Certification or industry equivalent

WHY WORK AT METRO?

• Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with rewarding career opportunities that provide you with the support and training to take your career to the next level!
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive company made up of various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Work-life balance options including flexible working arrangements, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and purchasing up to 4 weeks of additional leave per year.
• All eligible Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria.
• Access to a wide range of corporate discounts including healthcare, fitness, finance, and more.

NEXT STEPS

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career needs, then come join us and help connect people and places for a growing Melbourne!

Don't meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.