
Salesforce Test Analyst (Perm OR Contract)
Job Title: Test Analyst – Salesforce
Location: Sydney or Port Macquarie or Newcastle (Sydney preferred)
Duration: Long-term & Short-term Roles Available
Hiring Mode: Permanent, Fixed-term (12 months), or Subcontract
Visa Requirements: Permanent Residency (PR) for Permanent / Fixed-term roles and valid working rights for contract roles (Australian Citizenship not required)
About the Role:
We are expanding our Salesforce-specialized capability at a leading consultancy firm, with exciting roles and future opportunities in the pipeline. As part of our rapid growth, we are seeking an experienced Test Analyst – Salesforce to join our dynamic team. This role will provide the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, primarily focused on Salesforce, ensuring that solutions are delivered with optimal quality. You’ll contribute to improving business performance through thorough testing and quality assurance practices.
Key Responsibilities:
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Test Strategy Development: Prepare and develop test strategies, test cases, and test automation to ensure the delivery of high-quality Salesforce solutions within an agile development context.
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Software Testing & Reporting: Conduct rigorous software testing (including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing), and provide detailed reports on test results, issues, and progress to senior management.
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Requirements Verification: Verify the functionality and quality of software by ensuring it meets the specified requirements, and track reported defects through to resolution using tools such as JIRA.
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Test Driven Design (TDD): Apply test-driven design practices to ensure that testing is integrated into the development process early and iteratively.
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Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with developers, product owners, and other team members to ensure quality objectives are met. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential for managing expectations and resolving issues.
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Defect Verification: Work with developers to verify defects and issues reported during testing and validate them against the original requirements.
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Agile Methodology: Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings as part of an agile team, ensuring testing is aligned with the sprint goals.
Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience as a Test Analyst in a Salesforce environment or similar roles within IT projects.
- Strong experience in software testing and reporting, with a focus on Salesforce solutions.
- Demonstrated experience in test automation, test-driven design (TDD), and agile development.
- Solid understanding of testing tools like JIRA, and experience in requirements and issue tracking.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and interact with stakeholders at all levels.
- Familiarity with business processes and an ability to test solutions against business requirements.
Why Join Us:
- Join a rapidly growing consultancy with exciting Salesforce-focused projects.
- Great career progression opportunities in permanent, fixed-term, and subcontract roles.
- Flexible work location options: Sydney, Port Macquarie, or Newcastle.
- Market-leading salary and benefits tailored to your experience.
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