Test Analyst

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Test Analyst

Test Analyst / Operational Systems / Retail / Permanent / Birmingham / West Midlands

Established, global client in South Birmingham is looking for a passionate and experienced Test Analyst to join their growing team.

The Test Analyst will sit within the IT Development and will support the business requirements for the provision of operational system change and end to end solution testing services. The Test Analyst will also support business related test activity, in terms of communications to and from the business test representatives and ensuring through the Development, 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 systems.

*To undertake functional and integration testing, and liaison with third-party suppliers to ensure appropriate test coverage.

*To undertake Quality Assurance checks during third-party supplier and internal developments to ensure that only 'fit-for-purpose' code is 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 and experience required:

*Previous experience in a testing role, ideally testing retail operational systems or solutions

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

*Highly numerate, with excellent analytical and problem solving skills

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

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

*Knowledge and understanding of finance systems or retail business processes and systems (ERP, EPOS, Inventory Management, CRM, Labour Management)

*Software testing skills and knowledge of structure software testing methodologies

*Experience using Jira would also be advantageous

This is a great opportunity to join a well known, global organisation during an exciting period of change. The salary on offer for this role is £26,000-£30,000 DOE plus a benefits package including: free parking, great training and learning and development opportunities and a discount scheme involving lots of high street retailers and service providers.

Test Analyst / Operational Systems / Retail / Permanent / Birmingham / West Midlands

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