Job Specifications
Application Deadline: 8 April 2025
Department: IT
Location: Norwich
Description
As a Test Analyst at Davies Technology Solutions, you will be a valued member of our quality assurance team, responsible for rigorously testing software applications to identify and report defects and ensure the overall quality of our products. Your work will help us deliver reliable and high-quality solutions to our clients.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and developers to understand projectrequirements and acceptance criteria.
Collaborate with the testing team to formulate and execute a comprehensive manual and automatedtesting strategy.
Conduct functional, regression, and performance testing to ensure software reliability.
Work closely with the Development and Platform teams to conduct pre-release (development) and post-release(operational) testing.
Identify and document defects and issues using appropriate bug tracking tools. Meticulously document defects, including replication steps, and proactively suggest remediation strategies.
Work closely with development teams to reproduce and troubleshoot reported issues.
Participate in sprint planning, sprint reviews, and daily stand-up meetings with agile developmentteams.
If working in an automation role, automate test cases where appropriate and maintain automated testsuites.
Perform exploratory testing to uncover unexpected issues and provide valuable insights.
Conduct usability and user acceptance testing where needed.
Create and maintain test documentation, including test cases, test data, and test reports.
Strategically plan and prioritise tasks to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing process.
Collaborate with the CI/CD project team to integrate testing seamlessly into our automated deployment initiatives.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Proven experience as a software tester or quality assurance analyst.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Exceptional deductive and inductive reasoning skills, with a logical and rigorous approach to problemsolving.
Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools.
Knowledge of software testing methodologies and best practices.
Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks is a plus.
Ability to work effectively in an agile development environment.
A keen business acumen with the ability to provide valuable context to the solutions under examination.
Quick learning aptitude and the capability to comprehend complex, multifaceted concepts.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, enabling interaction with diverse stakeholders acrossthe organisation.
Strong team player with a commitment to fostering a cooperative and productive work environment.
Familiarity with relevant testing tools such as Selenium, Postman, Specflow, Test Project, etc.
Experience working with high-volume transaction systems and regulated markets is a plus• Exposure to cloud-hosted solutions, including AWS and Azure, is an advantage
Job Benefits
Davies are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, and belief (or lack thereof). Davies benefits and employee policies are ever-evolving. Currently some of our highlights include:
Reward platform – discounts for over 800 retailers
25 days holiday (rising with service)
EAP with virtual GP
2 x paid volunteering days
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies
Fostering friendly and fertility support employer
Pension - matched contribution up to 5%
Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)
Development, training, and professional qualifications where applicable
About the Company
We are a specialist professional services and technology firm, working in partnership with leading insurance, highly regulated and global businesses.
We help our clients to manage risk, operate their core business processes, transform and grow. We deliver specialist professional services and technology solutions across the risk and insurance value chain, including excellence in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation & risk, forensic accounting, customer experience, human capital, digital transformation & change mana...
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