Test Analyst

Talent Insights is currently on the lookout for a Senior Test Analyst to join one of Australia’s largest government agencies on a 12 month contract. 
  
You MUST be an Australian Citizen and can be located in VIC, NSW and ACT. 
  
As a Test Analyst you will be responsible for preparing and conducting testing activities across one or more concurrent ICT projects, with a focus on Web-based Portals and Mobile apps. 
  
Responsibilities: 

• Support project managers in the execution of Test strategy and standards, which involves the expansion of the technology solution landscape with new Technology Providers.
• Support Project Managers to develop the Test Approach for a given project.
• Take ownership for day-to-day Test planning, preparation, execution and verification on a given project(s).
• Execute testing – this is a hands-on role with manual and some automation components.
• Escalate testing issues through the appropriate channels.
• Provide regular updates on work status, risks and issues in consultation with project managers.
• Take responsibility for the quality of testing undertaken for the project.
• Provide input to Test Automation specialists who build and maintain the Test Automation suite.
• Support efforts to industrialise testing best practices and standards, including tooling, documentation, metrics, reporting, and introduction of automation. 

Essential criteria: 

• At least 2 years executing focused testing activities in medium-to-large scale ICT environments.
• Direct experience testing Web-based applications.
• Strong understanding of contemporary delivery methodologies and the respective testing implications and best practices.
• Assertive communication backed up by real Testing Subject Matter Expertise
• Ability and willingness to work in a friendly - but sometimes time high pressure - environment with tight deadlines.
• Commitment to deliver quality outcomes and continuous improvement.  

Desirable Criteria:

• Awareness of accessibility Testing.
• Salesforce Communities experience
• Experience in a DevOps environment.
• Comfortable with new ways of thinking about accessibility and enthusiastic about accessible design & development will be highly regarded.

If you possess all or some of the required skills and experience, then we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Our client is committed to providing a flexible and supportive working environment that promotes a positive work-life balance. 
          
For more information please email *********@talentinsights.com.au