Oracle EBS Test Analyst

Role Overview

The Oracle EBS Test Analyst is responsible for planning, executing testing activities across Oracle E-Business Suite implementations, upgrades, and enhancements. The role ensures system quality, data integrity, and business process alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Core Responsibilities
• Test Planning & Strategy

The Test Analyst Develops And Maintains Test Strategies, Test Plans, And Test Schedules In Alignment With Project Timelines. Key Activities Include
• Defining testing scope across Oracle EBS modules, including Financials, Procurement, Order Management, HRMS, Inventory, and related integrations
• Establishing clear test entry and exit criteria for each test phase
• Collaborating with business analysts and functional consultants to understand business and functional requirements
• Ensuring testing activities are aligned with overall project milestones and delivery objectives
• Test Design & Documentation

The Analyst Creates And Maintains Detailed Test Artefacts, Including
• Detailed test cases, test scripts, and test data requirements derived from functional specifications and business process documentation
• Ongoing maintenance of all test artefacts within the designated test management tool
• Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs) linking test cases to business and functional requirements
• Test Execution

The Analyst Executes Testing Across Multiple Phases, Including
• Functional, system integration, regression, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) across Oracle EBS modules
• Validation of system configurations, setups, and business rules
• Verification of data integrity and end-to-end process flows across integrated modules and third-party systems
• Accurate recording of test execution results and supporting evidence within the test management tool
• Defect Management

The analyst is responsible for the full defect lifecycle, including:
• Logging, tracking, and managing defects using a defect tracking tool with clear and reproducible steps, screenshots, and supporting evidence
• Collaborating with developers and functional consultants to prioritise and resolve defects within agreed SLAs
• Re-testing fixes to confirm defect resolution before closure
• Producing defect trend analysis to support root cause identification
• UAT Support

The analyst provides hands-on support to business stakeholders during UAT:
• Preparing test environments and coordinating environment readiness
• Providing guidance to business users on test script execution and defect logging
• Collating sign-off documentation and managing UAT closure activities
• Acting as a liaison between business and technical teams to ensure clear communication
• Environment & Data Management

The Analyst Coordinates Test Environment And Data Activities, Including
• Liaising with the environment management team to ensure environments are provisioned, refreshed, and stable
• Managing the preparation and masking of test data to reflect realistic business scenarios
• Ensuring test data complies with data privacy and security requirements
• Test Automation

Where Applicable, The Analyst Contributes To Automated Testing, Including
• Developing and/or executing automated regression test scripts for repetitive or high-risk Oracle EBS workflows
• Supporting the adoption, execution, and maintenance of automation frameworks using tools such as Oracle Application Testing Suite (OATS) or similar
• Reporting & Communication

The analyst provides clear and timely reporting throughout the testing lifecycle:
• Producing regular test status reports covering execution progress, defect status, and overall quality health
• Proactively communicating risks, issues, and blockers to the Test Manager or Project Manager
• Participating in daily stand-ups, test review sessions, defect triage meetings, and steering committee updates as required
• Continuous Improvement

The Analyst Actively Contributes To Team And Process Improvement
• Supporting the development and enhancement of testing standards, templates, and best practices
• Sharing Oracle EBS testing knowledge and functional insights to uplift team capability
• Identifying lessons learned and recommending process improvements to enhance testing efficiency and quality

Key Skills & Experience
• Hands-on experience testing Oracle EBS R12 or Cloud across one or more modules (Financials, Procurement, Order Management, HRMS, Inventory)
• Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes within Oracle EBS
• Proficiency in test management tools such as JIRA, ALM/Quality Center, or Zephyr
• Experience with defect management and root cause analysis
• Ability to write clear, structured, and traceable test cases from functional specifications
• SQL skills for data validation queries and backend verification (highly desirable)
• Familiarity with Oracle Application Testing Suite (OATS) or other automation tools (advantageous)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

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