**Job Title:** QA Test Analyst
Our client is seeking a talented QA Professional to join their dynamic team. As a key member of the finance and regulatory reporting systems team, you will be responsible for planning and executing testing activities across complex data-driven platforms.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and execute testing activities across finance/regulatory reporting systems.
* Collaborate with development, QA leads, production support, and change management teams.
* Conduct end-to-end ETL testing, including data migration and quality validation.
* Write and execute complex SQL queries to support test analysis and data validation.
* Drive defect tracking, test reporting, and QA cycles from start to finish.
* Prepare and maintain test plans, test scripts, and RTMs.
* Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to iterative delivery cycles.
Requirements:
* 5+ years' hands-on QA/testing experience.
* Strong SQL skills; ability to interrogate large datasets.
* Experience with ETL/data warehouse testing in a financial or regulatory setting.
* Solid understanding of both Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies.
* Familiarity with Unix commands and scripting.
* Exposure to test automation tools (Tosca or QTP preferred).
* Experience using Quality Center (QC/ALM) or equivalent tools.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Desirable:
* Prior experience in banking or financial services environments.
* Working knowledge of regulatory capital or finance reporting systems.
Personal Traits:
* Self-motivated and proactive with strong problem-solving skills.
* Comfortable working with globally distributed teams.
* Proven ability to manage risks, issues, and interdependencies in complex environments.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must be based in Ireland and available to work on-site in Dublin 3 days per week.