SCADA QA Test Analyst
6 Month contract initially
Based: Hybrid/Warwick
Rate: Market rates (via Umbrella company)
We have a great opportunity with a world-leading organisation where you will be provided with all the support and development to succeed. This is a progressive organisation offering a significant opportunity for a SCADA QA Test Analyst.
Key Responsibilities:
1. The QA Analyst will support JIRA reporting as required by the Test QA Lead. There may be a role in later phases moving to assurance of the test partner for SIT onwards.
2. Ensure testing follows a common approach, managed and conducted in the central Test Tool(s) according to the defined Test Strategy and Approach and Test Phase Test Plans.
3. Collaborate with the Test Data and Environment Management Team to ensure that requirements are clearly articulated and agreed with stakeholders, meeting the Requirements and Test Strategy.
4. Work within SCRUM Teams, including Product Owners and SCADA SMEs/NGET Business testers, to ensure test effort is appropriately represented in User Stories and that tests capture requirements fully.
5. Review detailed test scripts for appropriate level of detail, clear steps, actions, and expected results.
6. Review requirement and process mappings to ensure accuracy and adequacy of test coverage.
7. Support SME reviews and ensure planning for SME support is maintained.
8. Ensure defects are raised with sufficient detail and evidence.
9. Review test results and evidence to confirm objectives are met.
10. Monitor and report on test preparation, readiness, and quality of test scripts, ensuring technical scope is reviewed and agreed.
11. Assist in producing estimates for test execution and escalate if they exceed plans.
12. Identify and manage testing risks and issues.
13. Maintain issues log for quality concerns and work with Test Manager to address them.
14. Lead defect triage and ensure effective defect management processes.
15. Produce test status reports and KPIs, keeping stakeholders informed.
16. Participate in test delivery and demonstrate quality standards when required.
17. Provide leadership and guidance on testing, acting as the "Voice of Test".
18. Deputise for the ET SCADA QA Lead as needed.
Key Skills & Experience:
1. Extensive Test Quality Assurance experience.
2. Experience with Real Time operations for Power Network Control Systems, including Telemetry, IEC101 protocols, Alarm Management, Network Monitoring, and more.
3. Strong experience across the Test Lifecycle.
4. Business process-based testing expertise, including creating User Stories and Test Scenarios, with proficiency in JIRA.
5. Experience with JIRA Test Management, Dashboard Reporting, and Defect Management.
6. Knowledge of industry standards such as IEC 61850, IEEE standards.
7. Technical testing knowledge including Middleware, Oracle MFT, and Mulesoft APIs.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a great project. If you are interested, apply now with your CV. We will respond promptly.
LA International is a HMG-approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
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