QA Analyst

* Test Planning and Preparation:

* Analyze functional and technical specifications to identify test requirements, preparing detailed test plans and test cases.

* Collaborate with business analysts and development teams to understand expected outcomes and ensure appropriate test coverage.

* Set up test environments and data for both functional and non-functional testing.

* Test Execution:

* Perform system, functional, and integration testing to validate that requirements have been met.

* Conduct data validation testing to ensure data quality and consistency, particularly within royalties-related processes.

* Execute both manual and automated test cases, collecting and documenting results.

* Identify and log defects within the defect management tool (e.g., Jira), ensuring clear and concise reporting of issues.

* Work collaboratively with developers to prioritize and retest resolved defects.

* Perform regression testing to ensure existing functionality is not impacted by new developments.

* Collaboration and Support:

* Participate in test planning and review sessions, providing feedback on scope and requirements from a QA perspective.

* Liaise with and provide information to UAT Coordinator to support preparations and readiness for user acceptance testing.

* Reporting and Documentation:

* Document test results and ensure auditability of testing processes.

* Produce reporting on test execution progress, defect trends, and quality metrics for stakeholders.

* Provide feedback on testing outcomes and suggest recommendations for quality improvements.