Test Consultant

Description

The Test Consultant independently plans and executes quality assurance activities, taking ownership of test artefacts and outcomes. The role applies sound judgement to prioritisation, risk management, and stakeholder communication while supporting continuous improvement of QA practices.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute defined quality assurance activities to ensure software solutions are delivered to agreed quality standards, scope, and timelines.
• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test solutions using approved automation frameworks and tools to improve regression efficiency, test coverage, and delivery speed.
• Contribute to technical QA activities including web and mobile application testing, API testing, integration testing, data validation, environment verification, CI/CD validation, and automation pipeline support.
• Support performance, security, usability, and non-functional testing activities where required, collaborating with relevant technical teams to ensure quality standards are met.
• Leverage AI-powered tools and initiatives to improve test design efficiency, defect analysis, requirement understanding, and overall QA effectiveness while ensuring governance and quality standards are maintained.
• Track and report testing progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively with delivery teams to support timely issue resolution and quality outcomes.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of QA methodologies and Test Automation.
• Accountability for test quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving skills and judgement in testing prioritisation.
• Professionalism, reliability, and ownership of outcomes.