Senior Test Analyst
Senior Test Analyst
Role Overview
A senior-level testing professional is sought to join an established Test Services Team within a large, complex IT environment. Reporting to the Manager of Test Discipline, this customer-facing role is responsible for owning and delivering high-quality testing outcomes across major IT projects and integrated enterprise systems, including Oracle-based platforms.
This role suits an experienced analyst who can hit the ground running, work autonomously, and lead testing activities end-to-end within an Agile, cross-functional delivery environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of testing deliverables from initiation through to sign-off
- Lead complex testing activities across large, highly integrated enterprise systems, including Oracle applications and platforms
- Design, execute, and document a broad range of testing types:
- Functional & Non-Functional Testing
- System Integration Testing (SIT) & End-to-End (E2E) Testing
- Business Acceptance Testing (BAT / UAT)
- Regression Testing
- Develop and maintain comprehensive test artefacts, including:
- Master Test Plans & Detailed Test Plans
- Test Cases & Test Scenarios
- Test Summary Reports
- Defect / Incident Reports
- Traceability Matrices
- Define robust test strategies aligned to project objectives and quality standards
- Manage the full defect lifecycle, tracking, triage, escalation, and reporting
- Provide clear, concise testing progress reports to project stakeholders
- Contribute actively as a member of Agile, cross-functional product teams
- Identify improvements in requirements and design to enhance testing efficiency
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of QA best practices and emerging testing approaches
Tools & Technologies
- JIRA & Zephyr: test case creation, execution, dashboards, traceability, and defect management
- Oracle: hands-on testing experience across Oracle enterprise systems (e.g. Oracle HCM, ERP, Student, or similar platforms) is highly regarded
- Cross-browser and UI testing tools
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience delivering end-to-end testing across complex, integrated systems: particularly Oracle environments
- Strong background in functional, non-functional, UI, SIT, E2E, regression, and UAT testing
- End-to-end accountability across test planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively under delivery pressure
- Collaborative approach across product, design, and development teams
- Experience facilitating UAT and supporting business sign-off processes
- Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve defects efficiently across the full defect lifecycle
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field
- ISTQB Foundation certification (or equivalent) is required
Desirable Experience
- Hands-on testing experience with Oracle Student, HCM, ERP, or similar Oracle enterprise platforms
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems or Student Information Systems
- Experience in higher education, government, or other large enterprise environments
- Progress toward postgraduate qualifications or equivalent professional development
If you are interested, feel free to apply now or call Ella at 0480 804 548 for more information!