Senior Test Analyst - Singapore - Halcyon Knights

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1 NCS Australia Position Description : Senior Test Analyst

Position Description

Consultant - Senior Test Analyst

ROLE STATEMENT
The individual performing the role of Senior Test Analyst has the responsibility of planning, preparation,

execution and reporting of testing activities across large and complex projects. The role should ensure that

testing activities follow appropriate testing methodologies and contribute to ongoing development and

improvement of business performance.

Prior to entering this role, the individual should have satisfied all criteria, qualifications, knowledge, tasks and

experience in the following roles:

Associate Test Analyst
Test Analyst

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE:
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent

Good knowledge of the software development lifecycle

Knowledge of software testing methodologies:

Describe agile software development methods or approaches
Describe the pros and cons of agile software development
Describe the pros and cons of waterfall software development
Explain what the Waterfall methodology is
Explain what the V Model is
Explain what Agile software development is
Explain what is meant by nonfunctional testing
Explain what Load and Stress Testing is
Explain what RQA is
Explain what Usability is
Explain what relational databases are
Explain what virtualisation is
Explain the considerations in approach for testing web services
Explain the considerations in approach for testing websites

Can explain the difference between customer service and customer experience

EXPERIENCE

As a guide it is expected that the person performing this role has 5 plus years' experience
Experience using test management tools
Experience using defect tracking tools
Experience conducting testing on a range of systems and technologies
Experience working on large testing projects and multivendor environments
Customer service experience is desirable

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SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A customer service mentality
Inquisitive
Quick learner
A desire to learn and grow
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent personal presentation
Presents information in a clear and concise manner
Ability to anticipate and solve problems in a logical manner
Ability to work alone or as part of a team
Excellent time management skills
Process driven
Out of the box thinker
Works in an systematic and methodical fashion
Always acts with integrity and respect for others

RELATIONSHIPS
Type Interactions

Peer Collaborating with other Senior Test Analysts

Junior Leading Associate Test Analysts, Test Analysts

Peer Interacting with Analysts, Developers, Business Analysts, Leads and Project Managers

Senior Reporting to either a Test Lead, Test Manager, Project Manager or Principal Consultant

KEY COMPETENCIES
The person performing this role has satisfied the competencies for Test Analyst and has competencies in:
Competency Area Competency

Analysis Assess the quality of requirements and specification documents

Analysis Review a change request and provide an impact assessment

Defect Management Manage defects for a project

Design Turn a business process into a test scenario

Design Create a traceability matrix to demonstrate test coverage of functions or processes

Design Create a traceability matrix to demonstrate test coverage of requirements

Design Identify pre-requisites and post conditions for test cases

Execution Prioritise the order in which tests should be executed

Execution Coordinating different Test phases

Preparation Define test environment requirements for a suite of tests

Preparation Create tests in a Test Management tool

Preparation Import tests into a Test Management tool

Process Improvement

Recommend a process improvement based on experiences within a project, program or organisation

Process Improvement

Contribute to a Project Review or Post Implementation Review

Reporting Verbally report on the status of my allocated tasks

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GLOBAL KPI's

The person performing this role is expected to:

Participate in meetings and teamwork activities
Provide ideas and critical assessment that lead to improvement in test systems and business

processes

Participate in activities to improve and maintain business and technical standards
Acquire knowledge and expertise relating to software development and testing
Identify areas for new business development and report to Markets Team
Actively network with other NCS staff and industry experts
Works to demonstrate and actively promote NCS belief's
Complete timesheets on time

CAREER PATH It is envisioned the career path for this position is to progress to Test Lead or Senior Hybrid Test Analyst