Federal Government
Location: ACT, NSW, QLD
Hybrid work arrangement 

Job Details
Test Analysts determine and carry out testing activities to validate the design and behaviour of systems and services.

Responsibilities 

• Working closely within Project test teams to develop test plans and execute and report against them. This will be achieved through working with the department's Business stakeholders and project development teams.
• Engaging with development teams to understand the scope of product releases and developing acceptance criteria based on business objectives, functional requirements and service level requirements.
• Developing test plans, test scenarios and/or test scripts for a specific release.
• Undertaking testing activities including functional, integration and regression testing for each release cycle.
• Reporting and tracking the resolution of issues as they are found in testing.
• Assisting with issue triaging.
• Developing test reports.
• Liaising with vendors, business areas and IT Branch staff as required.
• Performing other duties as directed from time-to-time by Directors/Team Leaders or a delegate.

• Experience in test processes, including preparation, execution, and reporting.
• Proficiency using tools such as Microsoft Test Manager and Azure DevOps.
• Communication skills to be part of a positive team culture.
• Ability to engage and collaborate internally with other key IT areas, project teams, business areas, and external service providers.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-motivated individual.
• Strong conceptual, analytical, and interpretive skills with high level of attention to details.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proven experience of working in an Agile team.