Senior test analyst with broad responsibility for ensuring software quality within complex IT projects. The core of the position consists of analyzing functional requirements, identifying risks, and translating these into structured test scenarios and cases that are aligned with project objectives and available resources.

This role includes defining a test approach in line with the test strategy, in close coordination with other senior test analysts and project stakeholders. The test analyst ensures that milestones are achieved, and that test cases are substantively strong and correctly prioritized.

In addition to the preparation phase, the test analyst is also active in the execution phase: validating software quality, performing manual and automated tests at various test levels, analyzing CI/CD results, and functionally reviewing deliverables to assess test coverage and product quality. Deviations are monitored, inefficiencies are detected, and improvement proposals are formulated.

Clear and transparent communication is an essential aspect of the role: test results and recommendations are reported to stakeholders and test coordinators in a structured manner. Test documentation, process descriptions, and use cases are maintained accurately.

The test analyst plays a connecting role between business, technical teams, and users. He/she convinces developers of the value of test cases, coordinates with other tribes, and actively influences the quality of requirements through static reviews.

Finally, the position includes coaching, guiding, and adjusting junior testers within the project or tribe, with attention to quality, knowledge sharing, and continuous process improvement.

Competencies

• At least 7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Thorough knowledge of test methodologies, tasks, and processes. Possession of ISTQB foundation or advanced certificate(s) is a plus.
• Familiarity with using a test management tool, e.g. Testlink, Zephyr
• Familiarity with using an issue & project management tool, e.g. Jira
• Familiarity with using a content collaboration tool, e.g. Confluence
• Familiarity with test automation tools such as Cypress, JUnit5
• Basic knowledge of development practices & test paradigms such as continuous integration & TDD
• Basic knowledge of UML
• Basic knowledge of Java
• Basic knowledge of SQL
• Basic knowledge of git / svn
• Good interpersonal skills
• Finally, you express yourself fluently in Dutch and French.