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Your complete guide to the Test Analyst Role: Duties, salary & hiring tips
Purpose of the Test Analyst
The Test Analyst is responsible for creating and executing test cases to validate software functionality, usability, and reliability before release.
Test Analyst's duties and responsibilities
• Test Design:
Create test cases, test plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Execution:
Perform manual and automated testing across environments.
• Defect Management:
Identify, log, and retest defects until resolution.
• Documentation:
Maintain test scripts, results, and traceability matrices.
• Collaboration:
Work with developers and BAs to ensure product quality.
Create test cases, test plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Execution:
Perform manual and automated testing across environments.
• Defect Management:
Identify, log, and retest defects until resolution.
• Documentation:
Maintain test scripts, results, and traceability matrices.
• Collaboration:
Work with developers and BAs to ensure product quality.
Requirements and qualifications for a Test Analyst
• 2–4 years’ experience in software testing
• Experience with manual and/or automated testing tools
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB) beneficial
• Experience with manual and/or automated testing tools
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB) beneficial
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