Functional Test Analyst

We are seeking a skilled Functional Test Analyst with hands-on experience in Test Automation to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will work in a fast-paced Agile environment, contributing to high-quality software delivery by designing, executing, and automating test cases. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and product owners, to ensure our applications meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. Role Responsibilities:

• Test Design and Execution:
• Analyze requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to develop comprehensive test plans and cases.
• Execute functional, regression, and system integration tests to validate software functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to understand features and develop robust testing strategies.
• Test Automation:
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, JUnit).
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure timely feedback on software quality.
• Identify opportunities to enhance test automation coverage and efficiency.
• Agile Collaboration:
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure timely and efficient test execution in a fast-paced delivery environment.
• Provide continuous feedback on the quality of the product and advocate for best practices in testing and quality assurance.
• Defect Management:
• Identify, log, and track defects in the defect management system, ensuring accurate documentation of issues and steps to reproduce.
• Work with developers to resolve defects and validate fixes through regression testing.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in test automation and Agile testing.
  
  Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on functional testing and test automation.
• Proven experience in working within Agile development teams, with a strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, JUnit, TestNG).
• Experience in working with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and integrating automated tests into the build pipeline.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of programming/scripting languages used in test automation (e.g., Java, Python).
• Familiarity with testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• ISTQB Certification or equivalent.
The role is based at Leatherhead but will be hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office)

KBR Government Solutions delivers unique, fast-paced and challenging projects throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa - our clients include UK and overseas Governments with projects operating in defence, infrastructure, facilities management and construction sectors. The range of projects and programmes we work on are extremely diverse (varying from provision of "life support" services to the military to Facilities Management for the Met Police to Portfolio, Programme & Project management to Consultancy services), resulting in a variety of work and a genuine claim that no two days are the same, At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient and safer. We Deliver - Together.