Contractor job Test Analyst

We are looking for Testers, at varying levels of technical ability and experience, to join our existing dynamic Networks Practice. The candidate will ideally have advanced testing skills and knowledge and is able to undertake in-depth analysis of technical and business specifications and produce detailed requirements in respect to test materials, environments, tools and resources required to deliver testing activities whilst also being involved in the development of test plans and may lead a small test team. Performs testing development and execution activities that require specialist skills in testing toolsets. This is a fast paced environment where you will have the chance to grow and build upon your existing knowledge and ability.

Core skills:
*Creates test cases and identifies test data in response to clearly defined requirements. Includes the creation of test cases in areas of technical testing specialism.
*Executes test cases and records test results in accordance with established test plan(s). Includes the execution of test cases in areas of technical testing specialism.
*Test results checking and reporting.
*Test Incident (Defect) logging, investigation and support.
*Collects testing related measurements and metrics.
*Organizes test materials, environments, tools and resources required to deliver the planned testing activities and co-ordinates the delivery of testing against the schedule, reporting test progress, risks and test incidents and collecting test measurements and metrics.
*Creates high quality test plan documents on small to medium projects or discrete pieces of work that address the requirements and mitigate the risks of the solution under test.
*Accountable for the deliverables of the test team for a small project to agreed schedule.
*Understands the requirements for testing within the project and agrees testing scope with stakeholders.

Your experience
*Produces accurate test cases that address clearly defined requirements.
*Produces test cases with an appropriate level of technical detail for the target audience responsible for test execution.
*Good familiarity with testing tools e.g. JIRA.
*Uses risk to identify where more or less testing is required based on testing outcomes.
*Produces clear and unambiguous test plans that address project requirements and risks and contribute to test strategy.
*Effectively communicates the testing strategy and plans throughout the project & customer teams.
*Successfully delivers all testing activities in the test plans within forecast and timescale constraints.
*Demonstrable troubleshooting skills and approach to defect resolution.



Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.