My client based in Dublin City Centre is currently on the lookout for a
Test Analyst – Operational Readiness
to join their team. This is a daily rate contract for 10 months.
The
Test Analyst – Operational Readiness
to support the successful delivery of complex business and technology changes. The ideal candidate will combine strong
manual testing skills
with a deep understanding of
operational readiness
, process documentation, and stakeholder coordination. This role ensures that both technical and business functions are fully prepared for implementation, with all readiness activities, testing, and documentation completed to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
Testing & Quality Assurance
* Execute
manual testing
across multiple business and technical workstreams to validate readiness and functionality.
* Develop, execute, and maintain
test cases
and
test scripts
aligned to business and system requirements.
* Log, track, and retest defects
through to closure, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to quality standards.
* Provide
traceability
from requirements to test results and ensure all outcomes are properly evidenced.
* Participate in
partner testing
and
end-to-end functional testing
across dependent systems and teams.
Operational Readiness
* Conduct
business and technical readiness assessments
prior to go-live, ensuring all dependencies and deliverables are in place.
* Maintain
readiness checklists, playbooks, and process artifacts
, tracking and reporting on readiness status.
* Support
cutover planning, dry runs, and hypercare
to ensure smooth transition and post-implementation stability.
* Refine and update documentation
during the testing and readiness lifecycle, including control documents, SOPs, process maps, and escalation paths.
* Support the development and maintenance of
COB (continuity of business)
and
operational handover
materials.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
* Coordinate with
cross-functional stakeholders
across technology, operations, and business lines to ensure alignment and readiness.
* Log and manage
defects, issues, and risks
, ensuring prompt escalation and resolution.
* Contribute to
lessons learned
and process improvements for future readiness and testing cycles.
Skills & Experience
* 5–8 years
of relevant experience in
testing, business readiness, or operational readiness
roles.
* Proven experience in
manual testing
,
test execution
, and
defect management
.
* Strong understanding of
process mapping
,
operational procedures
, and
documentation control
.
* Experience coordinating
cross-business testing
and readiness activities.
* Familiarity with
Jira
,
Confluence
, and
Microsoft Office Suite
(Visio preferred).
* Excellent
communication
,
time management
, and
analytical
skills.
* Prior industry experience in
Custody, Financial Services, or Digital Assets
is an advantage.
* Ability to operate with limited supervision and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment