TEST ANALYST

Make your next big career move by applying as KMC Solutions' next TEST ANALYST!

Mecca is an Australian cosmetics retailer. The company was founded by Jo Horgan in 1997. There are over 100 Mecca stores across Australia and New Zealand, in addition to an online store.

The main responsibilities of a TEST ANALYST:
The Testing & Environments Team at Mecca provides resourcing to support test activities and environments across BAU initiatives and projects initiated or undertaken by the group.
The Test Analyst will be tasked with the validation of applications used within Mecca. The test Analyst will participate in System, Integration, End to End and User Acceptance Testing where required.
Mecca has a combination of in-house and vendor developed applications.
Being part of a larger team, the Test Analyst will also be responsible for test preparation, execution, raising and escalation issues within a project and assisting other members of the team where required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND responsibilities
The main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
. Review / Analyse Business and Functional Requirements
. Review Acceptance Criteria in user stories for testability
. Define test requirements from Business and Functional requirements. Provide traceability back to the Requirements.
. Test case creation. Ensure tests and data scenarios provide sufficient coverage
. Test case execution
. Contribute to the creation / updating of the Requirements Traceability Matrix.
. Support the Test Lead, QA Manager, Head(s) of Technology and Delivery Leads to define quality standards
. Where required, participate in the discussions on deliverables, estimates and commitments and develop using latest technologies while following Agile methodologies (SCRUM/Kanban)
. Support Test Lead in creation of Test Artefacts - Master Test Plans, Detail Test Plans, Daily / Weekly Status Reports and Test Summary Report
. Support & mentor other Test Analysts within the team where required.
. Support & Participate in User Acceptance Testing
. Work with internal business partners for testing input, to gather requirements, prototyping, updating and testing solutions
. Escalate issues and/or concerns to Test Lead, Test Manager and Project Manager when required
. Participation in Post Implementation reviews by providing inputs from a testing perspective.

This list is not exhaustive. Other duties and tasks will be assigned as required.
Core competencies

Skills and experience:
. Excellent Communication and Coordination Skills
. Understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and how testing interacts in this process.
. Understanding of Development Methodologies - Agile (Scrum), Lean Waterfall
. Prior experience in use of Test Management tools like Jira, Zephyr or equivalent, Confluence
. Prior experience as Test Analyst
. Experience in handling complex testing challenges
. Experience in contribution to test documentation including (but not limited to) Master Test Plans, Detailed Test Plans, Test Summary Reports, Test Incident (Defect) Reports, Test Cases, Test Scenarios, Test Conditions, Traceability Matrices, etc
. Experience with different testing types e.g. Manual, API, Automation, Performance, System, System Integration, Regression and End to End, Accessibility
. Experience working with .NET and eCommerce environments
. Automated and manual API and Web testing
. Automated and manual testing of Mobile applications for both iOS and Android
. Data management and analysis using SQL Server Management Studio
. Experience testing cloud-based/SaaS applications
. A comprehensive understanding of Agile testing concepts, principles and methodologies
. Agile project management methods (SCRUM, JIRA, Confluence)

Attributes:
. Takes personal responsibility for personal growth, acquires strategies for gaining new knowledge, behaviours and skills
. Ability to manage testing cycles efficiently and meet agreed deadlines.
. Ability to work well within a dynamic team, adapting to changing needs, with a can do attitude and willingness to learn.
. Comfort with frequent, incremental code, testing and deployment

CORE VALUES

All MECCA Brands employees are expected to live the Company Values:
1. Doing whatever it takes
2. Being energetic and positive at all times
3. Taking pride in our appearance
4. Treating others with respect and dignity
5. Taking responsibility

Qualifications and experience

. A tertiary qualification in Computer Science or Information Systems
. ISTQB Foundation Certification or equivalent (ideal)
. Min 2+ years' experience as a Test Analyst
. Commercial experience of working to an Agile methodology is essential
. Experience within the retail or service industries in ecommerce is a plus.

The successful candidate must submit the following pre-employment requirements:
o Scanned copy of valid NBI Clearance
o Accomplished Medical or PEME Slip (covered by KMC)
o 2x2 & Half body picture with white background
o Proof of government numbers (TIN, SSS, Pag-ibig, & Philhealth).
o Photocopy of 2 valid IDs - front & back (government-issued)
o Clear copy of your Birth Certificate (PSA or NSO)
o Accomplished HR Forms & Promissory Note (will be provided by KMC's Onboarding Team)

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