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The Senior Test Analyst is responsible for the creation and execution of all forms of software testing throughout the agile development lifecycle of revenue, online, and corporate systems.
The role holder provides expertise to ensure that the software produced meets the quality expectations of partners and standards expected by TfL.
Key Accountabilities:
Work with Technology Development and partners to ensure all software is tested to the right level under the mentorship of the senior test member using Agile practices
Craft test cases and execute the test strategy using pre-defined testing methodologies, ensuring that there is traceability between the testing implementation and the requirements / acceptance criteria
Ensuring that automated test activities are conducted in preference to manual testing where feasible and more efficient
Ensure that all application & technology testing is carried out in accordance with testing standards defined in the strategy
Build and execute manual, automation or non-functional test cases and ensure that test status, risks and issues are reported in a timely manner using the agreed reporting standard
Craft, validate and report defects in accordance with the defect life cycle documented in the Test Strategy
Analyse Non-functional requirements and liaise with Architects and provide inputs to the Non-functional test strategy
Working with 3rd parties to provide or give Test Assurance on TfL or 3rd party deliverables
Knowledge:
Deep understanding in system testing and quality assurance techniques
Deep understanding in systems testing technologies and methodologies, in particular Agile
Deep understanding of testing types and practices
Deep understanding of testing tools and techniques
Deep understanding of Automation or Performance testing
Broad knowledge and understanding of software architecture for web sites, back office transactional systems and Mobile Apps
Degree in meaningful subject area or systems testing certification is desirable
Skills:
Strong analytical, analytical skills and good attention to details
Ability to build effective working relations with people at all levels across the organisation and outside
Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills including ability to explain complex information with agile development teams including the test design and defect reporting
Ability to analyse complex systems, spot trends, draw conclusions, and produce specifications and decisions
Exposure to automation or performance testing tools like Selenium Webdriver, Appium, Visual Studio Load test, HP Load Runner, IBM Rational Performance Tester etc.
Knowledge of programming language such as C#
Working knowledge of continuous integration
Experience:
Extensive experience of collaborating with software development teams in multi-vendor environments to incrementally deliver systems that are tested efficiently and of high quality
Extensive experience of leading the testing of complex systems under significant pressures of time and cost
Extensive experience of appropriate documentation techniques for functional and non-functional testing that match customer expectation and that can be used by systems development teams in the production of high quality software
Broad experience of the full systems development life cycle in an agile environment
Broad experience in Automation or Performance testing
Broad experience in test artefacts such as test case and defects
Closing date for applications: Thursday 28th March 2019 @ 23:59
Please note: We reserve the right to close the application window early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We aspire to be as diverse as the city we serve, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Benefits
In return for your dedication and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area and role, but may include:
Final salary pension scheme
Free travel for you on the TfL network
A 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest free loan
30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
Tax-efficient childcare payments
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
Discounted Eurostar travel
Equality Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.