Functional Test Analyst

Job Title: Functional Test Analyst

Location: Abuja (Hybrid)

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Functional Test Analyst with strong analytical and testing skills to join our project team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that software applications meet business and functional requirements through meticulous test planning, execution, and reporting. You will collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project managers to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business and functional requirements to identify test scenarios and design test cases.
• Develop, document, and execute test plans, test scripts, and test cases for functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Conduct manual testing to validate system behavior and ensure adherence to requirements.
• Identify, document, and track defects using test management tools, ensuring timely resolution.
• Participate in requirement and design review sessions to ensure test coverage.
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Perform system, user acceptance (UAT), and end-to-end testing as needed.
• Provide clear and concise testing progress reports and results to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of testing processes, standards, and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of proven experience as a Functional Test Analyst or QA Tester in enterprise software environments.
• Strong understanding of software testing life cycle (STLC) and defect management process.
• Hands‑on experience with test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Zephyr, HP ALM).
• Experience testing web and mobile applications.
• Solid understanding of business processes and functional workflows.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional team environment.
• ISTQB certification or similar qualification is an added advantage.