Senior Software Analyst, Auckland

Propellerhead is a leading software services company that designs, delivers, and maintains large-scale, custom-built digital platforms across a range of technologies. We place emphasis on producing technology which is meaningful, has value, and can make a difference in the world. We foster long lasting and trusting relationships with all our clients, and we have worked with a diverse range of commercial, non-profit, and government organisations over our 20 years in the market.How We Build Software: We build software by structuring solutions in a product-centric manner and focusing on continuously delivering improvements from a backlog of features. These features are taken from real stakeholder needs linked to clear objectives. As a result, our digital platforms are a mixture of custom components and external services which produce a powerful and engaging experience when combined.Propellerhead operates a hybrid working model (enjoy working from our office and/or from your own home). This role is Auckland based, with office attendance required on our team in-person collaboration days. The Role: We are looking for an experienced Software Analyst to join our team. This role combines the traditional Software Tester and Business Analyst roles. From a testing perspective, you will be heavily involved in designing, documenting, and automating tests which software will need to pass. You will also be required to use your commercial knowledge and experience to work with our Developers, Product Owners, Stream Owners and clients to elicit requirements from design, and build them to deployment.Role Responsibilities Include: Refining business requirements and specifying conditions of satisfaction that software will need to pass Performing Quality Assurance by designing and performing automated software tests Creating and leading manual test efforts, and assisting Developers with test automationDemonstrating working software to clients regularly and collaborating with Developers and Product owners to integrate feedback as required Managing the process of releasing changes Skills&Experience Required: 7 + years of experience as a Software Quality Analyst Recent experience as a Senior or Lead Quality Analyst Commercial experience and knowledge that enables you to describe what‘done’ looks like Technical troubleshooting including log file analysis and basic data analysisRelevant experience in designing test strategies and test plans based around acceptance criteria Experience working with clients to define user stories and confirm acceptance criteria Experience in analysing data to draw business-relevant conclusions Experience using data visualisation techniques and toolsStrong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing Benefits: Be part of an innovative world-class team, with a culture of learning and collaboration. Contribute to interesting, diverse, and commercially minded work for well-respected clients. Opportunity for professional growth and development.Fortnightly knowledge sharing sessions, with lunch. Competitive salary. Employee Share Purchase Scheme offering. This role is Auckland based, some office attendance is required. Work within our beautifully designed office and/or from home (hybrid working model). Propellerhead is an equal opportunity workplace which is free from discrimination.Cover Letter: Please note - only applications with a cover letter will be reviewed. It's very important to us that you include a cover letter with your application—it's your chance to tell us more about who you are and what you value. While we love AI and all its wonders, we kindly ask that you refrain from using it in your application. We're excited to learn about your unique experiences and ideas, so please apply as your authentic self!#J-18808-Ljbffr