IT Test Analyst

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IT Test Analyst

Test Analyst / BI Systems / Software Development Life Cycle / Jira / Permanent / Birmingham / West Midlands

The Role:

Working within the IT Development team to support the business requirements for the provision of BI systems change and end to end reporting and analytics testing services. To support Business-related test activity, in terms of communications to and from the business test representatives and ensuring through the Development Manager, Project Manager and Lead Test Analyst that key test issues are managed or escalated as necessary.

Key responsibilities:

*To undertake all system test related activities in support of the business requirements for the provision of new and updated BI systems.

*To undertake functional and integration testing, and liaison with other business systems owners to ensure appropriate end to end test coverage.

*To undertake Quality Assurance checks to ensure that only 'fit-for-purpose' BI and reporting tools are delivered into test environments owned by the test team.

*To ensure that test scenarios and scripts are prepared in a structured way, prioritised to reflect business or technical priorities and are approved by appropriate stakeholders.

*To create test scripts, monitor test execution and ensure results are recorded.

*To co-ordinate re-testing of defects and issues

*To prepare and maintain relevant test documentation, including test scripts, written reports, and visual progress charts.

*To support other test team members and associated IT and Business resources as appropriate to the implementation of testing related activities.

Key skills required:

*Previous proven experience in a testing role, ideally within a full Microsoft BI Stack environment (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, MDS) across a full project life cycle

*Degree qualified or relevant professional qualification and experience

*Experience of test planning and execution

*Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with all levels of the business

*A good team ethic

*Highly numerate, with excellent analytical and problem solving skills

*Attention to detail, commitment and a structured methodical approach to work

*Able to organise and manage own time according to agreed project priorities and deadlines

*Willing to travel to various UK business locations (Birmingham, Manchester, London)

*Familiarity with the software development lifecycle, including the development process and support

The Benefits:

In return for your skills and commitment, my client offers competitive salary of £25,000-£35,000 plus a benefits package including: bonus scheme, free parking, training, learning and development opportunities and a discount scheme involving lots of high street retailers and service providers.

This is a great opportunity to join a well know company during an exciting period of change so please apply ASAP to be considered.

Test Analyst / BI Systems / Software Development Life Cycle / Jira / Permanent / Birmingham / West Midlands

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