ICT Test Analyst

Description

Specifies, develops and executes test plans and test scripts, produces test cases, carries out testing using various techniques, and documents the results of tests in defect reports and related documentation. Uses automated test software applications to test the behaviour, functionality and integrity of ICT software and systems.

Description

Develop procedures and strategies to support, create, maintain and manage technical quality assurance processes, guidelines and systems infrastructure, investigate, analyse and resolve system problems and performance issues, and test the behaviour, functionality and integrity of systems.

Tasks include

• Tests, identifies and diagnoses functionality errors and faults in software and/or systems
• Defines user acceptance scenarios based on business requirements
• Develops test plans outlining strategy, scope, resources and timelines for testing software and/or systems
• Develops test cases describing the input, execution conditions and expected output of systems to examine functionality
• Creates and maintains test documentation such as procedural and operational manuals, as well as test cases and test reports
• Conducts unit, integration and functional testing to ensure software meets requirements
• Tests software across different platforms, browsers, operating systems and devices
• Provides feedback and recommendations based on analysis of test results, and ensures it aligns with business requirements and specifications
• May automate software and/or system test cases using testing tools and frameworks
• May undertake system performance, load and stress testing