Test Analysts

Local Peoples is seeking enthusiastic and talented Test Analysts in the ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA to join our team as embedded members with our prestigious Government client. Test Analysts will work in Agile teams in our high-profile software development projects. This is a fast-paced environment, and we require enthusiastic, professional Testers who have experience working on large, complex projects.

The successful applicant will be an integral part of development teams that build and maintain systems, having the opportunity to use leading edge technology. They will be responsible for analysis of requirements, the design, preparation, and execution of test cases in a large enterprise system.

We are looking for Test Analysts to perform manual testing activities with responsibilities including:
**Roles & Responsibilities**:

- Analyse documented specifications, user stories and requirements to support the creation of test cases
- Write, review and execute test cases.
- Effectively prioritise testing efforts, and test case execution.
- Report and track the resolution of defects/issues as they are found in testing.
- Work with the ability to be proactive, flexible, and agile, whilst managing changing goals and scope in a multidisciplinary agile project team.

Responsibilities may include:

- Undertaking manual testing against functional and non-functional project requirements, including data migration, system integration and accessibility.
- Preparing, reviewing, and executing test cases, and recording results in Azure DevOps.
- Analyse requirements and ensure appropriate test coverage.

**Essential Skills & Experience**:

- Extensive experience (5 years+) undertaking system and integration testing of large-scale systems, using manual testing methods. Well-developed testing skills, including the ability to write, review and execute complex test cases.
- Demonstrated understanding of Testing principles such as Test Phases,Test reporting, Test Traceability, Defect Triage and the Defect Management Lifecycle.
- Demonstrated experience in SQL and querying databases using tools such as SQL Visual Studio.
- Effectively prioritise testing efforts and test case execution, and report and track the resolution of defects/issues.
- Experience working in an Agile software development environment as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, and experience using Azure DevOps toolset.
- Strong personal qualities including well developed communication skills, an ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, sound prioritization, time management and organizational skills. Must also have strong personal drive and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
- Previous experience working in a Government Agency is highly desired.
- Experience of writing and managing test cases using Azure DevOps.

**Residency & Clearance**:

- Must be an Australian citizen
- Must be open to work in ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA
- Hold a current baseline clearance or be able to obtain one

**Who are Local Peoples?**

Local Peoples is a strategic research and design studio based in Melbourne and Canberra.

Our mission is to design healthy, resilient and resourceful communities. We are proud to be a certified B-Corporation with a strong focus on our social, environmental and economic impact.

We work across brand and digital design, place and experience design,, content and community engagement. Our key partners include state and local government, social enterprises, universities and large commercial organisations. All are experiencing complex challenges right now and we believe that design research, thinking and delivery can help to solve these challenges and make positive change for people and the planet.

**Benefits of working with Local Peoples**:

- We are experts in team design and augmentation - supporting with the right skills and experience at the right time.
- We are leaders in the human centred design space with diverse design skills across brand design, service design, User interface (UI) and User experience (UX) design, design research, communications and place design.
- We are a certified B-Corporation and prioritise the social, environmental and economic impact of our work.
- Our people always have the full support of the studio to call upon for design thinking, tools and tips, so you are not just getting access to one bright mind, but a collective of many with diverse and deep experiences.
- We are top tier talent who are experienced and incredibly passionate about supporting the impact of your agency and the public sector

Local Peoples proudly supports the LGBTQ+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and First Nations people. We are committed to creating inclusive spaces where everyone, regardless of their identity, feels valued and respected. Together, we strive for equality and a positive future for all.

Local Peoples works, creates, and plays on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Bunurong, and Wathaurong peoples of the Kulin