QA Analyst

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a data curious QA Analyst to join our team responsible for the development and maintenance of our data warehouse and related applications. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team working closely with developers, data specialists and other QAs in a collaborative and agile working environment.

The QA Test Analyst will perform all testing activities required to ensure that the quality of software being released into production is of a consistently high standard. They will be responsible for the design, development, and execution of tests in line with agreed plans and strategies.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the relevant IT and business stakeholders to identify requirements (functional and non-functional) for testing.
• Analyse requirements in the form of user stories, technical and functional specifications to ensure they are testable.
• Write concise and clear test approach documentation based on analysis of complex requirements.
• Develop comprehensive and well defined test cases and test scripts, ensuring traceability back to requirements
• Take ownership for any defects encountered, logging these clearly and liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure quick resolution.
• Providing metrics for all testing activities including planning, preparation, execution and defects.
• Providing post implementation support to system end-users.

Education

• Third Level Qualification in Computer Science / IT or relevant work experience.
• ISTQB foundation level certificate.
• MS/Azure certifications desirable.

Experiences

• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a QA Analyst role with proven experience with ETL and database testing.
• Strong experience with SQL and stored procedure testing with the ability to write SQL queries for testing purpose.
• A sound working knowledge of General Insurance products, processes and systems/platforms would be an advantage.
• Experience working with JIRA and Test Management tools such as TestRail, TestPro or Zephyr would be an advantage.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to ensure projects are delivered to an accurate and high quality standard.
• Delivery focused and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Highly organized and structured approach to working.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• A good working knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
• Proactive, willingness to take the initiative and associated responsibility.

MCC

This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract role. This role sits within Pay Band C of FBD’s IT Function Pay band.

FBD is an inclusive Equal Opportunity employer that considers applicants irrespective of their age, gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, language, sexual orientation, ability, disability and social circumstances.