Senior Test Analyst

Reference #- 25626- Posted on- 29 Aug 2024- Closes on- 08 Sep 2024 23:00- Location(s)- Auckland Office, Hamilton Office- Expertise- Information Technology- Job level(s)- Experienced- Work type(s)- Permanent full-time- Work in a team focused on digital transformation and innovation
- Senior opportunity as a technical expert in the field
- Help us create a more sustainable future through digital solutions

**About us**

Genesis Energy is one of New Zealand's leading energy retailers, supplying electricity, natural gas and LPG to more than half a million customers across the country and providing almost 20% of New Zealand's electricity. We want to be New Zealander's first choice for energy management, striving to deliver a different, challenge the status quo, be bold and innovative and take responsibility for our customers and what matters to them.

Between now and 2035, Genesis will play a unique and vital role in energy transition. By joining us, you will play your part in supporting the delivery of innovative energy solutions which will create a more sustainable future for our customers, company and for Aotearoa.

**About the role**

As a Senior Test Analyst, you will work across multiple squads with a special focus on our Large Business & Energy Services team. This role will take ownership of delivering quality assurance of products and system implementations through the development and execution of test plans and scenarios, using both manual and automated techniques. Our Senior Test Analyst will take the lead in transforming our software to create incredible digital experiences for our customers and our teams.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Preparing and leading the execution of the defined test approaches and test plans using established templates and processes in a fully Agile squad.
- Managing the Azure DevOps project at Defect, Test Case and Test Cycle level and providing test view of backlog points per story/defect.
- Transforming complex business and system requirements into test documents and managing verification problems or issues through resolution or escalation.
- Identifying tests and suites of tests that would be suitable for smoke and regression test automation and collaborating with Test Automation engineers.
- Provide expertise and coaching to other testers, liaise with stakeholders, and contribute to process improvement.

**About you**

We are looking for someone who is passionate about testing and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment. You are a team player who can work effectively with different stakeholders and adapt to changing priorities.

Some of the skills and experience we are looking for are:

- Relevant Tertiary Qualification; BS Software Engineering or equivalent and relevant Testing specific qualifications or certifications such as ISTQB.
- Extensive experience in testing within a corporate environment and demonstrable understanding of software test methodologies and techniques.
- Experience with CRM/Salesforce and Test Automation would be desirable.

**About our benefits**

At Genesis, we value your wellbeing and your contribution to our team. That's why we offer you great employee benefits for you and your family. Some of our benefits include:

- Health insurance, trauma and life insurance for you, and best doctors online service for you and your family.
- Electricity and gas discounts and an extra 20 power shout hours per year if you choose us as your provider.
- Matching up to 4% on contributions to your KiwiSaver or if you are unable to take advantage of KiwiSaver, then Genesis will pay a KiwiSaver Cash allowance of 3% instead.
- A flexible working policy to support you to balance personal and professional needs.
- Career development opportunities and a supportive learning culture.

We value diversity and inclusion, and we believe that equity, gender and wellness are essential for our success. We are a market leader that empowers our people to make a positive difference for our customers, our communities and our environment.

If you want to help shape the future of New Zealand's energy sector,