Bucharest, Romania

Senior Test Analyst

 Job Description:

Contract Type: B2B

Work Model: Hybrid

We are looking for an experienced Manual Mobile Test Analyst to support quality assurance activities for mobile and web applications within a banking environment.

The role focuses primarily on manual mobile application testing across iOS and Android platforms, complemented by web application and REST API testing. The ideal candidate should have strong experience across the manual testing lifecycle, from test planning and design to execution, defect management and reporting, as well as a good understanding of banking processes and products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Test Strategy & Planning: Define and review test strategies, prepare test plans and establish testing approaches aligned with project requirements and internal procedures.
  • Requirements Analysis: Analyse functional requirements and user stories to identify testing needs, potential risks and relevant test scenarios.
  • Manual Test Design & Execution: Design, review and execute manual test cases and test scenarios, ensuring adequate coverage of functional requirements.
  • Mobile Application Testing: Perform manual testing of mobile applications on iOS and Android devices, using BrowserStack and/or physical devices.
  • Web Application Testing: Conduct manual testing across different web browsers, validating application functionality and compatibility.
  • REST API Testing: Perform manual API testing using Postman, Bruno, Insomnia or similar tools, validating requests, responses, status codes and data consistency.
  • Test Data Management: Identify and define test data requirements to support effective test execution.
  • Defect Management: Identify, document and track defects, analyse test results, retest fixes and verify issue resolution.
  • Regression Testing: Build and maintain regression test suites through test case capitalisation, selection and optimisation.
  • Test Management & Reporting: Manage test activities, defects and execution progress using Jira, OpenText ALM/Octane, Tricentis Tosca or similar tools.
  • Quality Reporting: Prepare testing reports and KPIs, providing visibility into test coverage, execution progress, defects and overall testing completion.
  • Test Process Improvement: Review and optimise existing test cases and manual testing processes to improve efficiency and quality.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders, Product Owners and developers to clarify requirements, investigate issues and ensure alignment throughout the testing lifecycle.

Requirements:

  • 3–5 years of experience in Manual Testing, Test Analysis or a similar QA role.
  • Strong hands-on experience in manual mobile application testing, covering both iOS and Android platforms.
  • Experience using BrowserStack and/or physical mobile devices for testing.
  • Experience in manual testing of web applications across different browsers.
  • Proven experience in manual REST API testing, using Postman, Bruno, Insomnia or similar tools.
  • Experience across the manual testing lifecycle, including test planning, test case design, execution and reporting.
  • Good understanding of defect management, regression testing and test reporting.
  • Experience with test management tools such as Jira, OpenText ALM/Octane, Tricentis Tosca or similar.
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle practices.
  • Previous experience in banking projects, with a strong understanding of banking processes and products.
  • Ability to independently investigate issues and gather information from business and technical stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • English – very good / advanced level (mandatory).

Nice to Have:

  • ISTQB certification.
  • Familiarity with test automation concepts.
  Required Skills:

Test Scenarios Reports Test Planning REST API Data Mobile Applications API Test Automation Support Requirements Analysis Mobile Devices Development Codes REST Assurance User Stories API Testing Collaboration Manual Testing Analysis Regression Testing Web Applications iOS Test Cases Data Management Android Postman Process Improvement Agile Methodologies Software Development Developers Banking Agile Quality Assurance Automation Strategy Communication Skills Software Testing JIRA Planning Design Business English Communication Management