Senior Test Analyst

About Gallagher and the Role

Gallagher is dedicated to protecting what matters most, whether securing top-tier environments worldwide or supporting agricultural enterprises. With a footprint spanning New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa, USA, Canada, and Europe, and exports reaching over 160 countries, Gallagher is experiencing rapid growth fueled by innovation and customer focus. Based in Hamilton, New Zealand, this is an exciting opportunity to join a globally-impactful Kiwi tech company during a pivotal phase of expansion.

Role Overview

The Senior Test Analyst will ensure the high quality and dependability of Gallagher's products. In a collaborative, product-focused engineering team, responsibilities include both manual and automated testing. You will create and execute comprehensive test cases, detect and report defects clearly, and verify that solutions satisfy technical and customer requirements. Additionally, you will enhance testing methodologies and mentor junior testers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed test cases based on specifications.
• Identify, analyze, and document software defects precisely and reproducibly.
• Evaluate defect impact to assist in prioritization.
• Work closely with development and product teams to guarantee quality results.
• Drive improvements in testing practices and processes.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced testers.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is meticulous, collaborative, and deeply invested in understanding product functionality to ensure excellent quality outcomes. You take pride in high standards and support your team to achieve them as well.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven senior-level experience in both manual and automated software testing.
• Expertise in designing test cases.
• Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and testing best practices.
• Experience working with SQL and databases.
• Excellent communication skills for clear documentation of issues.
• Experience mentoring or supporting teammates.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB Advanced) are desirable.
• Preferably experienced in testing mobile applications and/or cloud services.
• Familiarity with coding or scripting to assist test automation, tooling, or development of credentials is advantageous.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus scheme.
• Hybrid work model offering 3-4 days in the office and 1-2 days working from home.
• Life and disability insurance and participation in Kiwisaver.
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
• A collaborative, supportive culture with team-building activities, lunches, and a lively work atmosphere.
• Global career advancement possibilities.

As part of Gallagher’s Hamilton-based team, you will make a significant impact by ensuring the quality of software powering global security solutions. Recruitment will continue as applications are received, and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.