QA Analyst - Microsoft D-365 (F&O)

JOB DATA JOB TITLE: QA Analyst Job Description – Quality Analyst (QA) | Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Quality Analyst (QA) with strong hands-on testing expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of overall QA experience, including functional and end-to-end ERP testing, and a solid track record in test planning, execution, defect management, and test automation in RSAT. This role partners closely with business SMEs, functional consultants, developers, and release managers to ensure high-quality D365 F&O enhancements, integrations, and releases. Key Responsibilities 1) D365 F&O Functional & Process Testing - Analyse business requirements/user stories and translate them into detailed test scenarios, test cases, and test scripts for D365 F&O processes. - Execute end-to-end testing across D365 F&O modules (as applicable), validating configurations, customisations, security roles, and business workflows. - Perform smoke, sanity, functional, integration, regression, and UAT support testing for releases and hotfixes. 2) Test Management, Evidence & Traceability - Build and maintain test plans and test suites in a test management tool such as Azure DevOps Test Plans (or equivalent), ensuring traceability from requirements → test cases → defects → closure. - Maintain high-quality test artefacts and execution evidence to support release readiness and auditability. - Contribute to continuous improvements in QA documentation and test assets. 3) Defect Management & Quality Governance - Identify, document, prioritise, and track defects; participate in defect triage with cross-functional teams; re-test fixes and validate closure. - Provide clear reporting on test progress, defect trends, and release risk to stakeholders. 4) Test Automation (RSAT + other tools) - Develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites using RSAT - Use Task Recorder assets to create/maintain automated business process tests. - Manage parameterisation via Excel parameter files and integrate executions/results with Azure DevOps. - Support building regression packs and execution cycles to reduce manual regression effort. 5) Collaboration & Release Support - Work closely with functional consultants, developers, and business users to clarify expected behaviour and validate outcomes during sprint and release cycles. - Support release validation activities and ensure regression coverage for periodic updates and production deployments. Required Qualifications & Experience - 5–7 years of overall Quality Assurance experience, including manual and automated testing. - Proven experience testing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) (or Dynamics AX with strong F&O exposure). - Strong understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC/STLC, and test design techniques. - Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, ALM, etc.). - Experience with test automation tools, including but not limited to RSAT. - Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent written/verbal communication skills. Preferred / Nice-to-Have - RSAT implementation experience: building BPM libraries, aligning test cases in Azure DevOps, and maintaining RSAT packs for regression runs. - Experience testing integrations between D365 F&O and external systems (APIs, middleware, data platforms, etc.). - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum ceremonies and working in sprint-based delivery. - Basic SQL/data validation experience for backend verification and reconciliation General Job Requirements (Quality Analyst – Standard Expectations) - Ability to plan, design, and execute test plans aligned to requirements and quality standards. - Ability to identify, isolate, document, and track defects, and verify fixes. - Comfort working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to drive quality outcomes. - Strong documentation discipline: test evidence, release sign-offs, defect summaries, and quality metrics. - Proactive mindset towards continuous improvement of QA processes, templates, and automation coverage. Education - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering (or equivalent practical experience). Job Description – Quality Analyst (QA) | Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Quality Analyst (QA) with strong hands-on testing expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of overall QA experience, including functional and end-to-end ERP testing, and a solid track record in test planning, execution, defect management, and test automation in RSAT. This role partners closely with business SMEs, functional consultants, developers, and release managers to ensure high-quality D365 F&O enhancements, integrations, and releases. Key Responsibilities 1) D365 F&O Functional & Process Testing - Analyse business requirements/user stories and translate them into detailed test scenarios, test cases, and test scripts for D365 F&O processes. - Execute end-to-end testing across D365 F&O modules (as applicable), validating configurations, customisations, security roles, and business workflows. - Perform smoke, sanity, functional, integration, regression, and UAT support testing for releases and hotfixes. 2) Test Management, Evidence & Traceability - Build and maintain test plans and test suites in a test management tool such as Azure DevOps Test Plans (or equivalent), ensuring traceability from requirements → test cases → defects → closure. - Maintain high-quality test artefacts and execution evidence to support release readiness and auditability. - Contribute to continuous improvements in QA documentation and test assets. 3) Defect Management & Quality Governance - Identify, document, prioritise, and track defects; participate in defect triage with cross-functional teams; re-test fixes and validate closure. - Provide clear reporting on test progress, defect trends, and release risk to stakeholders. 4) Test Automation (RSAT + other tools) - Develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites using RSAT - Use Task Recorder assets to create/maintain automated business process tests. - Manage parameterisation via Excel parameter files and integrate executions/results with Azure DevOps. - Support building regression packs and execution cycles to reduce manual regression effort. 5) Collaboration & Release Support - Work closely with functional consultants, developers, and business users to clarify expected behaviour and validate outcomes during sprint and release cycles. - Support release validation activities and ensure regression coverage for periodic updates and production deployments. Required Qualifications & Experience - 5–7 years of overall Quality Assurance experience, including manual and automated testing. - Proven experience testing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) (or Dynamics AX with strong F&O exposure). - Strong understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC/STLC, and test design techniques. - Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, ALM, etc.). - Experience with test automation tools, including but not limited to RSAT. - Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent written/verbal communication skills. Preferred / Nice-to-Have - RSAT implementation experience: building BPM libraries, aligning test cases in Azure DevOps, and maintaining RSAT packs for regression runs. - Experience testing integrations between D365 F&O and external systems (APIs, middleware, data platforms, etc.). - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum ceremonies and working in sprint-based delivery. - Basic SQL/data validation experience for backend verification and reconciliation General Job Requirements (Quality Analyst – Standard Expectations) - Ability to plan, design, and execute test plans aligned to requirements and quality standards. - Ability to identify, isolate, document, and track defects, and verify fixes. - Comfort working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to drive quality outcomes. - Strong documentation discipline: test evidence, release sign-offs, defect summaries, and quality metrics. - Proactive mindset towards continuous improvement of QA processes, templates, and automation coverage. Education - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering (or equivalent practical experience). Originally posted on Himalayas