Functional Test Analyst

SUMMARY:
Join a High-Impact Programme Transforming Business Intelligence

Are you a detail-oriented Functional Test Analyst ready to make a real difference in how businesses harness data? We’re seeking a talented professional for a 12-month contract to support a major BI and Insights programme at a prominent financial services institution. In this role, you'll be instrumental in delivering quality, fit-for-purpose systems by developing and executing end-to-end test cases across both backend and front-end components.

As part of a dynamic team, you’ll take ownership of functional testing processes—from planning through execution—while coordinating and reporting on User Acceptance Testing (UAT). If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about ensuring technology solutions meet business needs, we want to hear from you.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements

• 3 years IT Diploma/Degree (Software Development)
• 5 - 8 years' experience in Software Testing
• 3 - 5 years' experience in conducting system testing as well as co-ordinating and reporting on SIT and User Acceptance Testing preparation, execution and sign-off
• ISTQB foundation or Test Analyst certification
• Experience in testing tool (MF ALM/Octane)
• Functional testing & Agile testing
• Knowledge of analysing large data sets
• Experience in web-based applications
• Understanding of testing concepts i.e. testing methodologies and techniques
• Agile or Waterfall Testing Methodologies advantageous
• Knowledge of cloud testing advantageous

• Create functional test scripts for different applications working from business and functional requirements documents for guidance and in partnership with business stakeholders for systems integration test and user acceptance testing
• Validate requirements for testability, data migration, integration requirements and business needs are met by development of accurate test cases
• Plan testing in a timely manner to ensure requirements are met and signed off
• Execute test scripts and analysing test results
• Operate in Agile/Waterfall or Hybrid environment
• End to end testing of the application sunder test
• Work across multiple applications and networks
• Develop and execute manual or automated tests through MF ALM & UFT plugin
• Estimate test accurately in coordinate with team members for work activities
• Run automated testing scripts
• Analyse and verify best data and functional test approaches and execute test objective requirements
• Define regression packs based on critical business processes
• Any other services or tasks additional to, or closely related to the above