Test Analyst

We are looking for Test Analysts to perform manual testing activities including:  

• Analyse documented specifications, user stories and requirements to support the creation of test cases 
• Write, review and execute test cases.
• Effectively prioritise testing efforts, and test case execution.
• Report and track the resolution of defects/issues as they are found in testing.
• Work with the ability to be proactive, flexible, and agile, whilst managing changing goals and scope in a multidisciplinary agile project team.

Responsibilities may include:  

• Undertaking manual testing against functional and non-functional project requirements, including data migration, system integration and accessibility.
• Preparing, reviewing, and executing test cases, and recording results in Azure DevOps. 
• Analyse requirements and ensure appropriate test coverage.

1. Extensive experience (5 years+) undertaking system and integration testing of large-scale systems, using manual testing methods.

2. Well-developed testing skills, including the ability to write, review and execute complex test cases.

3. Demonstrated understanding of Testing principles such as Test Phases, Test reporting, Test Traceability, Defect Triage and the Defect Management Lifecycle Demonstrated experience in SQL and querying databases using tools such as SQL Visual Studio.

4. Effectively prioritise testing efforts and test case execution, and report and track the resolution of defects/issues

5. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in testing APIs using postman or similar toolset, including ability to read and understand swagger files (YAML) or similar. 

6. Experience working in an Agile software development environment as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, and experience using Azure DevOps toolset. Strong personal qualities including well developed communication skills, an ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, sound prioritization, time management and organizational skills. Must also have strong personal drive and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.

1. Experience of writing and managing test cases using Azure DevOps
2. Preferred security clearance: Baseline or higher (Australian Citizenship required)
3. Previous experience working in a federal government department or agency

If interested, please respond no later than Friday 26th April 2024, midday.