QA Analyst - 24 Month Fixed Term Contract

DP World Southampton Southampton United Kingdom Community Network Services
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Company Description

CNS is a leading Port Community System provider and a wholly owned subsidiary of DP World, our systems enable the movement of cargo through many of the UK’s ports and airports. CNS’s customers, including many household names of the freight and logistics industry, rely 24/7 on CNS’s systems to manage their operational and customs processes. We provide the platforms that “keep the information flowing” and enable the UK to trade.


This is an exciting time of modernisation and growth for CNS. With an ambitious digital transformation strategy, we can provide individuals with a challenging and varied role, getting involved in implementing new technologies and infrastructure, to prepare CNS for the future of supply chain management.

Position

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are currently seeking a QA Analyst to join us on a temporary basis to provide CNS the QA support it needs to deliver on its transformation strategy. Candidates must have front and backend testing experience, and strong software development lifecycle knowledge, to support the organisation to delivery an exciting portfolio of projects. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be adaptable with an exploratory nature, some who thrives on a fast paced work environment and will enjoy collaborating with others throughout the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful QA Analyst should be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Planning and executing functional (SIT, UAT), regression and end to end testing.
  • Understanding requirements, writing test scenarios and test cases
  • Defect logging and investigation using JIRA.
  • Working closely with Project Team and other colleagues to ensure coverage of functional requirements.
  • Work within an Agile delivery team
  • To gain detailed knowledge of company systems and processes.
  • Communication of status reports to senior team members.
  • Active participation in Agile ceremonies.
  • Supporting SIT, UAT and customer testing.
  • Maintain and manage test equipment/test environments
  • Working independently into agile environment with minimal supervision from Test Lead

Requirements

  • API Testing experience (Postman is preferred).
  • Experience with SQL database testing.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment.
  • Web based application testing for testing phases such as SIT, UAT, Regression.
  • Experience of working as an individual contributor and coordination with development team, PM, BA.
  • Experience with JIRA and confluence tool.
  • Good understanding of the Software Development lifecycle.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Relevant technical qualifications are desirable
  • Experience in logistic, supply chain, and customs industries will be advantageous

Other information

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)


SALARY: Competitive, depending upon experience


BENEFITS:

  • Opportunity to earn an annual bonus of up to 10% of annual salary (50% financial performance, 50% achievement of personal objectives)
  • 25 days holiday
  • Pension scheme – contributions matched up to 6%
  • Life assurance
  • Option to join the company BUPA private medical scheme
  • Medicash
  • Flexible benefits platform with a wide range of offers to choose from
  • Free parking
  • Remote working available

TO APPLY:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter to [email protected].


CLOSING DATE: 14 July 2021