Pension Protection Fund

Test Analyst

Role purpose

The successful Automation Tester must have very good experience of Test Complete (or any similar automation tool like QTP) and have experience working in an agile environment on both web and windows based applications.

The principle responsibilities for this role would be to support the Test Manager and all QA related work performed by PPF and any 3rd party vendors.

In particular the role holder must have following:

·  Taking accountability and focusing on testing (manual and automation) all PPF completed and ongoing applications.

·  Developing and maintaining of an Automated Test framework

·  Develop and maintain automated test scripts, Preparing, executing and reporting test results. From initial script creation and enhancement, to creation of automated regression test packs.

·  Working experience in agile environment.

·  ISEB certified

·  Hand on experience on VBScript, SQL, Test Complete, Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, Share point 2010

Main Responsibilities

Test Preparation

·  Preparation of Test Approach / Test plans / RTM.

·  Expert of developing, debugging, modifying & enhancing manual and automated scripts.

·  Creating/upgrading the test framework ensuring proper version control and configuration management standards are adhered to at all times throughout the testing and development life cycles.

·  Creating fully documented test scripts using Visual Studio 2008 and Test Complete (Test Automation tool that fully integrates into Visual Studio).

·  All the test cases for previous & current project must be automated as far as possible.

Test Execution

·  Execute test automation pack or test scripts (manual & automated) using the Visual Studio 2008 & Test Complete (or any similar automation tool like QTP) .

·  Maintain test results on each iteration

·  Update test execution status to Test Manager

·  Automate manual test cases on every opportunity.

Defect Management and Resolution

·  Raise all defects and agreeing resolution timescale

·  Monitor completion of resolution activities

·  Regression testing for resolved defects and run automated regression pack for new code releases.

Tasks

·  Define, create, execute and report on tests.

·  Complete test documentation as required and keep records of all test activity

·  Provide regular updates to the Test Manager.

·  Work closely with colleagues across the testing team and the organisation

The postholder is expected to comply with all the relevant policies and procedures of the Pension Protection Fund.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other responsibilities commensurate with the grade of the post. The job description will be subject to regular review, and may be altered in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Criteria / Essential / Desirable / How tested
Qualifications and experience / Experience within a Dot.Net technology Development environment (Visual Studio 2005/8 focusing on C#, ASP.Net and SQL 2005/2008 database).
Strong automation experience of using test framework.
Experience of defining, writing, and executing manual and automated test scripts as well as managing defects and reporting. / ISEB Testing Foundation
Experience of working in a Scrum Agile project environment. / CV/Interview
Knowledge / knowledge of the Pensions and also PPF / Understanding of the different types of defined benefit schemes. / CV/Interview
CV/Interview
Skills / Expert of Test Complete (or any similar automation tool like QTP) and have experience working in an agile environment on both web and windows based applications.
Creating/upgrading the test framework ensuring proper version control and configuration management standards are adhered to at all times throughout the testing and development life cycles.
VBScript, SQL, Test Complete (or any similar automation tool like QTP), Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
Strong planning and organisational skills, including ability to deal with conflicting priorities and meet deadlines
Defect management and resolution.
ternal stakeholders.
Ability to be flexible and to adapt to change and be self managing as well as to work as part of a team. / Experience with scripting languages (such as C, VBScript or Jscript).
Experience with SQL Server 2005 for interrogating DB tables, writing basic queries and populating test data.
Share point 2010 / CV/
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Personal Attributes / Self motivated a good listener and communicator.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. / Interview

PPF Competencies

The PPF Competency levels required to operate effectively in this role are detailed below.