Senior Quality Analyst (SO2)

IT And Software Development National Capital Region


Description

Responsibilities

  • You provide leadership and guidance to the quality assurance team, ensuring adherence to industry best practices, standards, and methodologies. You establish and maintain a culture of quality excellence throughout the organization.
  • You develop comprehensive test plans and strategies, leveraging your deep understanding of the business and technical requirements. You collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define testing objectives, scope, and success criteria.
  • You lead the execution and management of test activities, including test design, test case development, and test execution. You employ a range of testing techniques to identify defects, track issues, and ensure timely resolution.
  • You champion the implementation and evolution of test automation frameworks and tools. You identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks, streamline test processes, and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • You design and execute performance and security tests, ensuring that our software systems can handle high loads and are secure against potential threats. You analyse test results, identify bottlenecks, and make recommendations for optimization.
  • You lead the defect management process, including defect identification, logging, tracking, and reporting. You collaborate closely with development teams to ensure timely and effective resolution of defects.
  • You continuously evaluate and improve quality assurance processes, methodologies, and tools. You identify areas for enhancement and drive initiatives to optimize testing practices, resulting in increased efficiency and higher product quality.
  • You effectively communicate quality-related information to stakeholders, including project status, risks, and recommendations. You collaborate closely with project managers, product owners, and development teams to ensure clear alignment and understanding.

Skills and Qualifications

  • You have a proven track record as a quality analyst, with deep expertise in quality assurance methodologies and practices.
  • Your strong analytical and problem-solving skills enable you to design and execute comprehensive test strategies and identify areas of improvement.
  • You possess experience in leading and mentoring quality assurance teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • You are proficient in using industry-standard quality assurance tools and test management systems.
  • Your expertise extends to test automation frameworks and tools, allowing you to drive efficient and reliable automated testing processes.
  • You have a solid understanding of performance and security testing principles, and hands-on experience in conducting such tests.
  • Strong defect management and tracking skills enable you to effectively identify, document, and communicate issues to facilitate their resolution.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills allow you to engage with stakeholders at all levels, effectively conveying quality-related information and building strong partnerships.
  • Desirable skills: AWS Lambda, Document database knowledge, and an understanding of good security practices
  • Joining our scale-up fintech company as a Senior Quality Analyst, you bring a passion for quality excellence and a proven ability to drive efficiency and effectiveness in testing processes. Together, we will shape the future of the payments industry and make a meaningful impact on our customers' lives.