Test Automation Analyst at GVA Partners

Our client, a commercial bank, requires the service of a highly skilled Test automation analyst to  develop, automate and execute test automation and performance testing scripts for the bank

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with product management and software and support engineers to deliver stable enterprise software products
• Establish test strategy and manual and automated test suites.
• Develop and configure test automation networks and execute stability and performance tests
• Develop and execute test automation through TestComplete
• Develop and execute Performance test through LoadNinja
• Apply, design and develop automated testing strategies and build automated testing frameworks Help desk management/ provision of first level support to users
• Involve in product design to guarantee adherence of test coverage for meeting end user requirements
• Record test results and report and verify software bug fixes to accept automation criteria.
• Analyze performance test requirements and develop test plans and debug to understand test objective requirements.
• Handle performance testing and present results for validating and analysis to Project Teams
• Prepare software defect tracking and report entire project release status to stakeholders
• Ensure the timely resolution of user issues
• Orderly escalation of faults to 2nd and 3rd level support
• Provide management with weekly and monthly statistical reports
• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Lead, QA, Testing and Test Automation

Skills/Competencies

• Instinct for analytics and logical application of concepts
• Understanding of basic programming languages e.g Python
• Must have sound knowledge and experience of functional testing performed manually.
• Expertise in creation of test scripts 
• Possess good knowledge on Automated testing tools
• Well versed with agile, DevOps and continuous delivery
• Maintain good communication, reporting and interaction with stakeholders
• Good analytical & problem-solving skills
• Passion for automation
• Self-Management
• Interpersonal Skills

Qualifications and Experience

• Mandatory
• BSc in STEM
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years cognate IT experience, 2 year of which must be in Test Automation & Performance Testing
• Relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage e.g. CTFL, ITIL