Test Analyst (Permanent)

Ref BS1335 Location United Kingdom Sub Location London Job type Business Services Department/Practice group IT Position Type Permanent

Department and Role Summary The Technology Services　function manages the development, operation and technical support of the core IT infrastructure and business applications, ensuring they run efficiently,　effectively and securely.    Testing of changes to core and bespoke applications and when required, ensuring the QA of the release process Key Responsibilities Creation and execution of test scripts. Defect management Maintaining and creation of test data and general management of Environments Creating test plans and strategies for upcoming releases Reporting on progress of changes Signing off releases between Quality gates Estimation of effort required for changes to pass through QA If required, advising on best approach for releases from a QA perspective Requirements Essential Technical Skills  Test Script creation from functional requirements Test Script execution Defect management with any suitable tool (such as Quality Center and Jira) Desirable Technical Skills  SQL Knowledge Test automation Performance testing Exposure to Quality Center, QTP, SQL Server, Citrix Experience Previous experience of software testing with a variety of tools and technologies Proven track record for managing project test deliverables and enhancements on time Excellent understanding of testing software, technologies and processes Experience of working within Agile and Waterfall methodologies If required, good working knowledge of SAP ECC 6.0 including HCM, FI/CO and MM; Employee and Manager Self Service on SAP Enterprise Portal; SAP Process Integration. If required, experience of working with Test Workbench in SAP Solution Manager Desirable Qualifications  ISEB/ISTQB qualification or equivalent Other Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing. Please note that, in line with the requirements of the UK Border Agency, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EEA candidate can fill the position.

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