Testing Analyst
Run tests to ensure new computer software and hardware products are market-ready.
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- What's it like to be a Testing Analyst?
- How to become a Testing Analyst
- Latest Testing Analyst jobs
- Top skills and experience for Testing Analysts
- Is Testing Analyst the right role for you?
- Testing Analyst role reviews
What's it like to be a Testing Analyst?
A Testing Analyst ensures the functional readiness of computer software and hardware products before they go to market. Their job is to design, develop and administer a series of tests and evaluations that identify any potential issues with the product before its general release. Testing Analysts need a keen eye for detail and an understanding of testing methodologies and quality control processes. They are employed by organisations who release software or hardware products in a broad range of industries, from IT companies to mobile phone and automotive manufacturers.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Designing, developing and documenting comprehensive testing plans.
- Administering tests on existing software and hardware products to find limitations and faults.
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting faults.
- Adhering to and updating established quality assurance processes.
- Participating in the development process.
- Writing and updating user documentation and operational procedures.
- Testing the integrity of new products in a networked environment.
- Devising and deploying fixes and improvements.
How to become a Testing Analyst
Employers often prefer Testing Analyst candidates with a tertiary qualification in a related field.
- Complete a relevant bachelor degree. This could be a Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Information Technology. A VET qualification such as a Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) can introduce you to some of the skills required for the role.
- Seek an internship while studying to apply your skills in real-world settings.
- Consider starting off in an entry-level role that provides experience in solving software issues, such as Service Desk Analyst.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Testing Analyst employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Test Cases
Test Plans
User Acceptance Testing
Defect Management
Test Strategy
Software Testing
Atlassian Jira
Regression Testing
Test Management
Test Execution
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Latest Testing Analyst reviews
May 2021
Test Analyst is challenging and exciting which may open many doors for career advancement in future
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Software and Information Technology
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationQA
The good thingsThe thing I like most about being a tester, is the way that it shaped my thinking, not just in my work, but generally. In being a tester, you need to rapidly learn what information and activity is val...
The challengesCommunication plays a major role in any offshore software development and Testing and it is one of the biggest challenge if communication is not proper. Make sure as everything is working as per plan ...
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Aug 2023
Overall experience so far is good, you should always strive to learn technical and non technical skills at work
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Computer
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationInformation & Communication Technology
The good thingsI am passionate about testing and so I follow my passion
The challengesSometimes getting the right project is hard
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