Job Title: Test Analyst

Job Summary:

A Test Analyst is responsible for analyzing business and functional requirements, designing and executing test cases, identifying defects, and ensuring software applications meet quality standards before release. They work closely with business analysts, developers, product owners, and stakeholders to validate that applications function as expected and deliver a high-quality user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business, functional, and technical requirements to create comprehensive test scenarios and test cases.
• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated tests.
• Perform functional, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT) support.
• Identify, document, track, and verify software defects using defect management tools.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to resolve identified issues.
• Prepare test plans, test scripts, and test execution reports.
• Validate software releases and ensure readiness for production deployment.
• Participate in requirement reviews and provide quality-related feedback.
• Monitor test progress and report quality metrics to project stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and standards.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience in test case design and test execution.
• Knowledge of defect tracking and test management tools.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Basic understanding of SQL and data validation techniques.
• Experience with test automation tools is an added advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in software testing, quality assurance, or test analysis.
• ISTQB or equivalent testing certification is preferred.

Key Deliverables

• Test Strategy and Test Plans
• Test Cases and Test Scripts
• Defect Reports and Root Cause Analysis
• Test Execution Reports
• Quality Metrics Dashboards
• Release Readiness Assessments

Core Competencies

• Requirement Analysis
• Test Design & Execution
• Defect Management
• Risk Assessment
• Quality Assurance
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement