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Your career opportunity

The Business Analyst / Test Lead role is responsible for supporting / leading the planning and execution of Functional Testing (System) and/or User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on projects being delivered using a variety of life cycles that include waterfall and agile

What you’ll do

Assist in the development and documentation of Project Test Strategy and any associated test artefacts
Supporting the development of project test plans, including UAT plans 
Support the creation, coordination and execution of System UAT Test Scripts, both manual and automated, with an ability to represent business users
Ability to represent business users in early functional testing 
Follow best practise testing procedures and processes that ensure the most effective use of tools and techniques employed e.g. JIRA, Quality Centre and QuickTest Professional
Attending test review sessions and defect triage meetings with key parties (technology and business) involved in the project’s test activities, with the ability to own and manage bugs / defects through to resolution 
Provide clear, concise and accurate verbal reports to the Test Manager (and Phase Leads / Project Managers) and other key stakeholders in writing and verbally will also be a key function of the role.
Risk Management
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and legal requirements

What you need to have to succeed in this role

Proven experience in planning, coordinating and executing System Test / UAT for both manual and automated test scripts, representing the business (including with early functional testing)
Previous experience in owning and managing defect recording through to defect resolution
Strong experience of Agile and Waterfall project lifecycles
Previous experience in the use of JIRA and Quality Centre for test script execution and defect management (and MS Excel as a backup defect tracking and resolution tool)
Exposure to all stages of an application development process, from specification and design, development and testing through to implementation
Experience in structuring and delivering test around system configuration change would be a distinct advantage.
Ability to prioritise work to successfully deliver service to agreed levels in a diverse and constantly changing technical environment 
Capability to communicate intelligently and effectively with contractors, business line representatives or remote staff working on test activities 
Communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to articulate testing matters and test automation in the language of business 
Liaison with business personnel
Find logical solutions to problems and manage to resolution
Flexible enough to assist in the delivery of work across several key functional areas including business analysis, production move execution and post-live support activities, on occasion

What we offer

Competitive salary
Annual performance-based bonus
Additional bonuses for recognition awards
Multisport card
Private medical care
Life insurance
One-time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN).
Corporate parties & events
CSR initiatives
Nursery discounts
Financial support with trainings and education
Social fund
Flexible working hours 
Free parking


If your CV meets our criteria, you should expect the following steps in the recruitment process:

Online behavioural test (for external candidates only)
Telephone screen (for external candidates only)
Zoom interview with the hiring manager 


We are looking to hire as soon as possible so don’t wait and apply now!
You'll achieve more when you join HSBC.

We thank all interested candidates for their applications. We reserve the right to contact only selected candidates.

In case you would like to resign from participation in recruitment process or withdraw previously sent to us application, please email us at: krakow.recruitment@hsbc.com