My client in the financial institution is looking for Test Analyst AutomationJob Purpose:
Is accountable that the test process adequately identifies and tests that the business functional requirements are fulfilled and that defects are resolved. Designs the test plan, test cases and test scenario's based on an analysis of the business specifications. Ensures that the Test Environment is configured correctly, and manages the delegated activities during actual testing and resolution of defects. Actively coaches and teaches peers and Testers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Test process and methodologies. In addition to this this individual will be responsible for automated regression testing within the Testing Team.

Key Outputs:
• Testing Requirements, Test Cases & Scenarios, Test Data, Test Schedule, Test Results, Defects Report, Peer Review report
• Automated Scripts or Performance Scripts:
• Automated Scripts:
Convert manual regression test cases into automated scripts. Understand requirements from Test Manager and Test Analyst for automated regression and design scripts that can be used for regression testing. Selected manual test cases must be translated to automated scripts, executed and their results recorded. Maintain automated scripts so that they remain current and can be executed after changes have been manually tested.

• Performance Scripts:
Create Performance scripts and execute. Understand requirements for Performance and Stress testing for a project and design the relevant scripts / test cases for executing performance tests. The relevant reports containing results of testing must be generated and circulated.

Competencies:
• Knowledge : SDLC (strong functional knowledge of Systems Engineering ). Testing Methodologies. ITIL process awareness.
• Technologies: Quality Centre, Quick Test Professional, SQL, VB Scripting
• Technical Skills: Business Communication skills (verbal and report writing), Interpreting business and technical specifications, Root cause analysis(?)
• Behavioural Skills: Learning orientation, Structured and analytical problem solving. Prioritization, planning and organising, Stress Management. Action orientation.