Title: Test Analyst

Experience - 4+ years

Work Location: 101 Armstrong St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

Responsibilities:

Lead test automation initiatives, focusing on the design, development, and maintenance of scalable automation frameworks.

Utilize TOSCA for test automation, including creation, execution, and maintenance of automated test cases.

Automate browser-based applications and APIs using TOSCA to ensure efficient and reliable test coverage.

Participate in the full testing lifecycle, including test planning, execution, defect logging, and resolution tracking.

Execute complex SQL queries to validate data integrity and support comprehensive test analysis.

Use test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA for end-to-end documentation and issue resolution.

Develop and maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and execution reports.

Collaborate with QA teams to support all aspects of software release testing, coordinating with internal and external QA resources.

Apply data testing and QA methodologies to ensure thorough test coverage and data accuracy.

Design and execute ETL test plans to validate data pipelines and ensure accurate data transformations and loading.

Conduct system, integration, and regression testing across multiple environments to validate functionality and performance.

Work closely with Project Managers and Business Analysts to define clear, complete, and testable requirements.

Validate data consistency, transformation logic, and successful data migrations.

Maintain strong collaboration with developers, Business Analysts, and product owners to define effective test strategies and provide regular updates on test progress and defect status to stakeholders.

Skills:

· Good understanding of automation frameworks and their implementation.

· Strong knowledge of Web and API automation.

· Experience in software development and test automation (Java, Python, or similar).

· Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models.

· High level proficiency in SQL for data validation.

· Familiarity with various automation tools like Tosca, Katalon, Selenium.

· Exposure to cloud platform AWS.

· A strong grasp of the testing process and methodologies.

· Solid understanding of software testing principles: TDD, BDD, and risk-based testing.

· Experience leading UAT cycles and working closely with business users.

· Experience in API testing (REST API) for web services and UI space.

· Knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodologies and working in sprints.