Joel Franklin

Test requirement analysis

• Performing Requirement Analysis – Understanding the application and technical design docs.
• Identify the preliminary test data requirements
• Creating and modifying RTM with each and every requirement mapped to one or more test cases, test scripts & defects from Functional scripts
• Participating in Backlog grooming session with Product owner and scrum master to prioritize the stories from backlog .
• Creating subtasks as applicable.
• Creating or modifying query/clarification tracker & discussion with respective teams for query resolution

Test planning & strategizing

• Participating in the sprint review meetings with scrum team.
• Preparing test plan covering timelines, resource and types of testing required
• Documenting the test plan based on the understanding of test strategy.
• Seeking sign-off on the test plan from the client.
• Identifying need for test automation.

Test design and development

• Identifying the test scenarios based on the understanding of systems, interfaces and application.
• Identifying end to end business critical scenarios.
• Creating the test scenarios based on the requirement.
• Identifying and validating test scenarios for automation.
• Conducting pilot automation test run to validate the test scripts
• Performing In Sprint automation.
• Performing Automation Script (System/ Regression) maintenance

Test Execution and closure

• Conducting smoke tests to ensure system readiness for testing.
• Executing automation test scripts and manual test cases.
• Recording and maintaining testing evidences and track execution status of assigned test cases.
• Identifying defects and log failures.
• Providing deployment and post production support if required.
• Test Execution/ Reporting - Strategizing & prioritizing tests in fast paced agile development.

Knowledge Management & Transition

• Creating and updating Knowledge Repository or artifacts based on project needs inclusive of business and application levels requirements.
• Participating in knowledge transition calls to understand the system requirements.
• Conducting reverse KT with the client or share the document detailing out the requirement or application/domain knowledge to ensure understanding on the same.
• Organizing KT sessions for new team members.
• Focusing on creating innovative tools and solutions as required by the project.

Audit

• Participating in audit at various stages to check for adherence to processes and guidelines

• Requirement Analysis: Understanding the functional aspects of the client's requirement.
• Raising clarifications & issues regarding work output to the lead on time
• Providing periodic task level updates as required.
• Creating application specific status reports. Eg: Execution percentage, open items, number of scripts executed, no. of scripts passed etc.
• Creating documentations about client specific applications, project specific processes and workflows
• Participating in daily standup calls and weekly calls.
• Providing inputs to the test lead for test plan creation, environmental dependencies, estimation of the test schedules.
• Performing automation script maintenance.