Our purpose: At Pearson we ‘add life to a lifetime of learning’ so everyone can realise the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact.
Our company: Pearson was founded in 1844 and has been built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market. Our 20,000+ employees are dedicated to creating the high-quality, digital-first, accessible and sustainable resources for lifelong learning.
Diversity: At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced as strengths and opportunities are equal and accessible.
Flexible working: Pearson is committed to hybrid working practices and has adopted flexible remote and virtual working. When not at home you will be based in our Nunawading office that has free parking and is walking distance to 2 train station. This is a great location for those that are not a fan of the city commute.
Our team: Pearson Assessment Servicesprovide a comprehensive suite of services to accommodate the secure printing, packing, distribution, data capture and marking for our clients/projects throughout Australia and Internationally. Our highlight is our national assessment services is Pearson’s delivery of services for the NAPLAN program in various states and territories. We are responsible for the delivery of large-scale assessment and deliver both paper and online assessments to hundreds of thousands of students each year.
The role: As an Software Test Analyst, you will be joining one of our cross-functional scrum teams and will play a key role in the development of our international projects. This role report into our Director of Assessment Systems & Platforms. You will build, develop and implement product features from beginning to end and play a pivotal role in bringing our product vision to life by executing on deliverables across all aspects.
What you'll do in this role:
- Be accountable for QA & UAT test governance, QA & UAT plans, test cases, test summary reports
- Plan and coordinate Business Verification Testing (BVT) activities
- Perform tests utilising both automated and manual software testing process
- Writing, maintaining, and executing manual and automated test scripts
- Maintaining test plans and defects using a test management tool
- Essential to have knowledge on Atlassian suite of tools, JIRA, One-Confluence, BitBucket
- Familiar with the DevSecOps model
- Plan and drive static security vulnerability testing element of the software development life cycle
- Own the CI/CD pipeline for QA and UAT deployments
- Test web applications across multiple desktop resolution and responsive layouts to cater for mobile devices (iOS, Android) and multiple browsers
- Experience with SQL and databases for test setup and troubleshooting
- Participate in daily stand-ups, iteration demos and iteration retrospectives
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have skills and experience with the following:
- Provide regular updates to test manager, communicate test metrics, progress, efficiency and blockers
- Produce relevant technical documentation to capture assumptions, key business rules, Use Case diagrams as appropriate
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Coordinating the workflow between the graphic designer, backend team and yourself
- Facilitate the definition of acceptance criteria with project team and key stakeholders
- Good communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to work well in a team or on you own.
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline.
- Microsoft Certificate highly regarded.
If you are as passionate as we are about changing lives through learning, then help us to learn more about you and why you want to work with Pearson. Click ‘Apply Now’ to create your application online.
What to expect from Pearson
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?
At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.
We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.
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Job: TECHNOLOGY
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL\_TIME
Req ID: 12031