Senior Azure DevOps Test Analyst

Note - This opportunity has been sent to selected suppliers only. Should CASA require other/further/new submissions CASA will make direct contact. Unsolicited emails will not be answered. The Test Analyst reports to the Test Team Leader and operates with a high degree of independence managing multiple priorities while collaborating closely with teams across the Information Technology Branch (ITB) to deliver quality assurance and testing specialist services that support CASA’s strategic goals. The role is responsible for reviewing business requirements and functional design specifications, developing and executing test cases, and providing subject matter expertise across testing lifecycles, methodologies, and processes. The Test Analyst contributes to the continuous improvement of CASA’s quality assurance capability by applying strong analytical skills and demonstrated expertise in software development lifecycles, including Agile development practices. Key duties and responsibilities Reporting to the Test Team Leader and working collaboratively with the testing team, the Specified Personnel will undertake the following duties: Prepare test cases and test data as required. Review and/or develop detailed test plans. Review and/or develop automated test scripts. Perform manual and automated end-to-end testing, identifying and reporting defects to the Test Team Leader and/or Project Manager. Work to agreed deadlines, manage multiple priorities, attend daily stand-ups, and monitor and report progress. Ensure quality assurance of testing responsibilities and compliance, including formal and peer review of testing artefacts (including test cases) produced by self and others. Develop team capability, identify continuous improvement opportunities, and produce technical documentation. Liaise with the Test Automation team and identify suitable test cases for automation. Ability to design and execute reusable test procedures, cases, and scripts. Undertake any other tasks as directed by the Test Team Leader and/or Project Manager. Tools and Environment CASA ITB utilises Azure DevOps for work allocation, test planning, and test management activities. Technical Skills A Minimum 5 years’ experience as a System Test Analyst within organisations of a comparable size (or larger) to CASA (a medium sized ICT Commonwealth organisation); Experience in Agile project methodologies and the ability to work independently; Experience in end-to-end Integration & Functional testing; Well-developed experience in defect management using Azure DevOps; Excellent communication skills including, ability to write, review and execute complex manual and automated test cases; and to interpret functional requirements and communicate complex technical information to non-technical people; Formal and recognised IT qualifications; Experience with Microsoft CRM, Portal testing, SSIS, API integration and testing across platforms, and Experience developing test automation scripts or understanding of TOSCA automation would be of advantage.   Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a response to each criterion. Each response is limited to 3000 characters. Essential criteria 1. (a) Demonstrated capability of the candidate to satisfy the specification of the requirements 2. (b) Demonstrated experience of the candidate in the delivery of the services required 3. (c) A guaranteed and competitive pricing structure that incorporates all known fixed charges/taxes etc. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 2 candidates Number of sellers invited More than 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia