Senior Test Analyst Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior test analyst position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for engineering, test, and analysis services throughout Software Development Life Cycle.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Software Tools - HP Quality Center, IBM File Manager, Microsoft Office Suite, HP Quick Test Professional/Unified Functional Testing, SoapUI, Soap Sonar, HP Service Test, MS Visual Studio, HP Performance Center/Load Runner, Application Lifecycle Management Tools, Paragon Fast Test, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall
• A techno-functional role that requires both automation and functional testing along with reference data domain knowledge
• The automation team plays a key role in ensuring the quality of software being released to production is of a very high standard
• Work with SME/development teams to create test plans for enhancements/automated utility
• Analyse functional, technical specifications and user stories to derive test cases, test scenarios and prepare test data
• Identify issues and risks relating to project delivery, raise these appropriately and provide suggested mitigating actions
• Experience in Agile, using cucumber & BDD
• Familiar with JITC and DoD Operational Test processes and methodologies

I am excited to be applying for the position of senior test analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for technical and functional support on various phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC).

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• ISTQB/ASTQB Foundation qualification or recognised country-specific qualification desirable
• ISEB Foundation qualification or recognised country-specific qualification desirable
• Should have a good understanding of API’s and have done API automation
• Should have worked in CI Tools (Team city Preferable)
• Should have experience in Test Management tool and its integration for Automation (HP Quality Centre Preferable)
• Should have strong design, programming, debugging experience, and excellent problem-solving skills
• A self-managed individual capable of carrying out verification activities with little supervision
• Experience shall also include software requirements trace tools (e.g., DOORS) and experience with LINUX

In response to your job posting for senior test analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for t&E technical and engineering support by documenting the review, test concept development, test methodology development, test plan development, test execution, and test reporting, data reduction and analysis, and end-user operational.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Willingness to go the extra mile to get a project done
• A self-starter, pro-active and able to operate under their own initiative
• Oracle and SQL knowledge
• Strong SQL experience - ideally on Postgres or open source databases, or from MSSQL or Oracle - coupled with strong general scripting skills/
• Familiarity of storage of JSON objectives very advantageous
• Familiarity with build and automation tools (such as Jenkins, Fitnesse, Cucumber)
• Enthusiasm and drive especially under pressure
• Effectively split time across key activities (example)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior test analyst position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for security analysis support and advisory services throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC) as an integrated member of the CGI Federal project team.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strategic thinker who understands and can articulate the 'big picture' while still managing the details
• High confidence in using different types of technical tools and systems
• Be involved in defining a project test strategy/approach working in conjunction with test managers/leads
• Produce and agree testing estimates for project planning
• Provide detailed estimating expertise and be able to review and sanction estimates from less experienced team members
• Work with the project manager to derive the main testing milestones with recommendations for the number of test cycles
• Work with the test manager to assess resource requirements for the project or a time-box
• Support the junior testers and offshore test team with clarifications and queries

I would like to submit my application for the senior test analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for expert electrical advice and support during the entire life cycle of test development.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Assisting automated solution provider with defining requirements of the tool
• Proficient in Automation tools including but not limited to Selenium-WebDriver, JUnit/TestNG and Appium
• Experience in Agile delivery methodology
• Experience with Jira and defect management tools
• Individual who is a Subject Matter Expert on testing for a specific domain or function
• Facilitate re-use of test artifacts for the project or come up with relevant new artifacts to suit the need
• Coaches and drives on test process and AUT for the project
• Help Identify project risk and dependencies and act accordingly