My role as an Integration Tester requires verifying all related systems maintain data integrity and can operate in coordination with other systems within the same environment. My role requires manually testing these applications and carrying out various testing types such as Functional, Sanity and Regression testing to ensure all existing functionality is still working as expected. Key Responsibilitieso Liasing with Project Managers and Test Managers - providing daily testing updates as well as reporting any issues/defects.o Executing test cases - ensuring all applications under test are working as expected.o Writing test cases - with new functionality being introduced, it is imperative test scripts are created to maximise test coverage. o Liaising with Business Analysts - working closely with the Business team to understand what new changes are coming in and how to translate those changes into test scripts so the changes can be tested.o Defect Management - raising defects as and when they are found as well as monitoring its progress and testing defects once a fix has been implemented. o Attending software demonstrations - to understand and verify new software features are concurrent with business requirements

Being the sole Software Tester within my team, my role involves testing all applications which are developed in-house. My role requires me to manually test applications, carrying out various testing types such as Functional and Non-Functional testing. When new builds are provided for bug fixes, I perform Regression testing to ensure bugs have been fixed as well as ensuring all existing functionality is still working as expected. Key Responsibilities: o Writing test cases – ensuring maximum test coverage for each application. o Executing test cases – ensuring the application under test meets business requirements and is working as expected. o Defect Management – If a bug is found whilst carrying out testing, I am required to log the bug, inform the Developer who will decide whether or not the issue is a bug. Once bugs are fixed and new builds are provided, I ensure the bug has been fixed by performing the same scenario. I oversee the bug throughout its bug life cycle from an open to closed status. o Liaising with Developers, Project Managers and Line Manager – to provide updates on testing on a day to day basis.o Looking for new ways to improve testing – this could be providing suggestions on how existing processes can be improved or implementing new software/tools to make testing more efficient for both Corporate Purchasing and BI Reporting teams. o Testing documentation – I am keen on educating and sharing experiences with fellow colleagues regarding the importance of testing, how to test and what the best practices are. The documents will be beneficial to those who have little or no testing experience to gain a better understanding of software testing. o Creating templates – creating templates to help standardise the way scripts are written and the way bugs are logged. o Liaising with Business users – assisting the end users with any queries/issues they may face whilst performing their UAT testing.

As a Test Lead at Barclays, working in an agile environment on the Barclays Mobile Banking application which is available on Android, Apple, Blackberry and Windows. My main responsibilities were to manage the execution of testing throughout a release in order to make an application successfully go live.Key responsibilities: o Writing test strategies and testing scope based on app changes.o Providing useful feedback to help the team evolve and become more efficient.o Producing TCM reports which close all test phases for a given release.o Updating project managers and stakeholders on testing progress.o Creating regression packs for new functionality and making sure they are up-to-date for all old functionality.o Coordinating automation and manual testing to validate the application.o Prioritising the testing based on project demands.o Managing and resolving incidents that block test execution.o Liaising with developers and feeding reports back to management, reporting the estimated delivery of code drops to assist in execution planning.o Working with Test Data managers to ensure test data is accessible to cover all testing requirements.o Managing and organising the day to day test execution for onshore and offshore teams.o Reporting to management on the daily status of test execution and defect status.o Creation and execution of Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Scripts.o Authoring and issuing Test Strategies.o Providing summary reports to advise project of Test Completion.o Reporting directly into the Test Manager.o Attending daily scrum meetings with key Stakeholders and project managers to give updates on projects I am leading.o Communicating with defect managers on a regular basis on the status of defects.

Abdullah Butt is an FDM trainee, currently training in Application Support.FDM Group is a professional services provider with a focus on IT, as well as a leading IT graduate employer. Using a tailored blend of specialist training and skills development, FDM transforms high-calibre graduates into professional IT and business Consultants through their unique Graduate Programme. FDM’s Graduate Programme tailors training around your skill set, offering an individual learning pathway with either a business or technical focus. Training pathways include Project/Business Analysis, Business Test Analysis, Data and Operational Analysis, Software Testing, Software Development, Production Support and MX.3 Production Support.Following training, graduates will be prepared for exciting roles as FDM Consultants representing FDM on client sites across the UK, and internationally if they wish.

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