Role Overview:We are looking for a Test Analyst with a strong track record of enhancing team performance through innovative techniques, processes, and best practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both manual and automated testing, along with a solid understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Senior Test Analyst to assess and improve the QA team's strengths, weaknesses, risks, and opportunities, contributing to the team's long-term vision and goals.
• Perform hands-on manual and automated testing activities daily.
• Document and adhere to audit processes, such as test sign-offs, ensuring compliance and traceability.
• Innovate and refine testing procedures to enhance efficiency and overall performance.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for project and product managers, providing insights on risk assessment and project timelines to support informed decision-making.

About the Ideal Candidate:

• Extensive experience in manual and automated testing, particularly with .NET applications.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban frameworks.
• Proficient in testing APIs, databases, and technical aspects of software quality assurance.
• Practical experience with tools such as Oracle DB, Nunit, and Xunit frameworks.
• Skilled at working with multi-tier systems and integrating various platforms.
• Knowledgeable in data models, data integration testing, and industry best practices and standards.
• Capable of analysing business requirements, creating test plans, estimates, strategies, cases, and data.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for test plan approvals.
• Manage and organise test data for executing test cases
• Prior experience in performance testing is a plus.
• Experience with manual and automated testing of Power Platform applications is highly desirable.

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