Functional Analyst

Job Description

SUMMARY: We are looking for a Functional Analyst with strong expertise in manual testing, test requirement gathering, and test case creation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality deliverables by collaborating with product owners, and development teams, performing manual testing of applications, conducting build testing, and handling bug-related discussions efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Test Requirement Gathering & Story Grooming: Work closely with product owners, and development teams to gather and document test requirements and testing scope during story grooming sessions. Identify gaps and ambiguities in requirements and proactively address them. Manual Testing & Test Case Creation: Write detailed test cases based on business requirements and user stories. Perform manual testing of the application to ensure functionality aligns with business needs. Conduct build testing for a set of completed stories to verify deployment quality. Log and track defects, ensuring timely resolution through effective communication with developers. Bug Tracking & Communication: Collaborate with developers and QC teams to discuss, prioritize, and resolve bugs. Participate in scrum meetings, defect triage, and retrospective meetings to provide insights on system behaviour. Clearly articulate issues, expected results, and root causes to facilitate effective debugging . Required Skills & Qualifications: 5-12 years of relevant experience in Business Analysis, Functional Analysis, and Manual Testing. Hands-on experience with writing test cases, executing manual tests, and logging bugs. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and test requirement gathering. Experience in build testing and validating end-to-end application functionality. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with US based offshore product owners, developers, QC teams, and business stakeholders. Domain expertise in Healthcare and Insurance is a plus. Experience with Azure DevOps Boards for backlog management and tracking development progress is a plus. Familiarity with Excel for test case management and reporting is a plus. Experience in SaaS based software is strongly desired.