Back Analyst, Test

Requisition ID 34674 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Information Technology Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 2 years Posting End Date

Purpose of Job

Reporting to the Principal, Test Manager, this position is responsible for the successful delivery of test design and execution activities on EBRD enterprise platform programs, including test status and defect reporting. The incumbent will be engaged on testing activities across multiple assigned Agile and non-Agile projects or programs ensuring that key stakeholders are engaged and informed with accurate, targeted, and timely information.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing and execution of manual test cases across multiple assigned projects and programs following ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119 test standards.

• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of the testing and defect status for assigned projects to the project leadership team using EBRD test reporting templates.

• Responsible for peer-reviewing and approving test plans and test cases enabling alignment with appropriate standards.

• Support the QA function by ensuring that Quality Assurance (QA) targets are met across all assigned testing projects through effective delivery and status reporting.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with other IT Services functions and customers to expedite delivery of IT testing solutions.

• Work with the Principal Test Manager to proactively manage stakeholders in the organisation to ensure they understand the testing process and testing performance in their functions.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in designing and executing software test cases and reporting on testing and defect status to project leadership.
• At least 2 years’ experience within the banking and/or finance sector. A good understanding of core banking principles and concepts will be looked upon favourably.
• Experience writing and executing test automation scripts.
• Experience using Jira Agile management tool is not essential but highly desirable in this role.
• Attained the ISTQB foundation testing certification or equivalent such as ASTQB, ISEB.
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline such as Computer Science/Engineering is desirable but not essential

  What is it like to work at the EBRD?

  Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

  The EBRD environment provides you with:

  • Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
  • A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
  • An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

    Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.