Job title: Graduate Product Definition Analyst

Job description:
Purpose * Has responsibility for delivery of specified tasks. * Analyses and specifies requirements and test plans as part of delivery of Projects. * Undergoes intensive functional training both on the job and in classroom. Salary Competitive Applications close: 3rd Aug 2016 * Main accountabilities and activities Planning * Responsible for small to medium size projects within the Product Definition Team, participating any or all of the following areas: functional specification, functional test, user acceptance test, production system verification and functional support of the customer * Ensuring delivery to agreed time scales * Regularly reporting progress to the supervisor on assigned work * Recording time accurately Delivery * Interface and communicate with Application Development and Product Management teams to maintain functional knowledge in order to permit test plan design and functional testing of bug fixes. * Report and analyse problems for functional tests. * Size specification and testing phases for small, projects. * Participate in functional analysis of small changes. * Design solutions for small, processes. * Has responsibility for producing functional specifications, writing test plans, conducting testing, recording results and functional sign-off for any testing undertaken. * Produce high quality documentation, using standard templates, that is clear and easy for the target audience to understand. * Participate in review of change requests and change proposals and feasibility studies for small projects. * Participate in communication with relevant departments to identify interaction with other Amadeus packages and assure functional compatibility. * Bug analysis. * Participate in functional product reviews with the Development team and Product Management for small projects. * For Community based products, where there is no specific end-user to perform User Acceptance Test following Functional Verification Test, take on this role. * Verify the specific functionality of the product once it is loaded. * Provide functional support for Customers and Product Management in areas which analyst has tested. Business Knowledge * Gain an overview knowledge of the business area (e.g. Departure Control System Check-in and Boarding, Departure Control System Weight and Balance, Reservations or Inventory). * Gain detailed knowledge in specific areas where project experience has been gained * Build an understanding of the relationships between work processes and the business. * Keep up to date with industry standards, product changes, developments and needs. * Actively grow knowledge of new business areas. Procedural Knowledge * Gain an appreciation of the standards of work required, project life cycle and Amadeus methodologies. * Participate in the maintenance of interface and communication with representatives of business units to inform them about product development. * Understand the specific and evolving environment configuration required to support functional testing. Working with Others * Work cooperatively with others to achieve team goals. * Build stable and useful working relationships. Skills Development * Achieve agreed development milestones with regard to on the job training. * Ask questions, check for understanding and provide clear and precise explanations. * Attend and achieve required standards in classroom training. Communication * Ability to communicate on all levels, clearly and fluently. Person Specification Education and Qualification * Degree educated or equivalent Work Experience * No previous work experience is necessary, however an Internship or Work placement, may be an advantage Skills * Familiar with Desktop office software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, knowledge of UML may be an advantage) Competencies * Personal motivation * Decision making * Relationship and team building * Flexibility * Information gathering * Multicultural approach * Analytical and conceptual thinking * Accountability and

Employer Name: Amadeus

Job short description: Software developers

Country: United Kingdom

Region: LONDON

Contract duration: Permanent

Contract type: Full time

Required education: Higher Training, Including Academic

Source of job offer:
Department for Work and Pensions, Public Employment Services, United Kingdom

How to apply: Other - see free text

Salary currency: GBP

Salary period: Hourly