Test Analyst (Contract) - Gauteng/Hybrid - ISB7202549
- Midrand, Johannesburg
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Degree, preferably in Information Technology, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent 5 years professional experience (Required)
- 2 years experience in bespoke software development ideally in testing role (Required)
- ISTQB Qualification (Required)
- South African citizens/residents preferred; valid work permit holders considered
- Test Case Design and comprehensive test planning
- Test Case Execution and validation processes
- Business requirements Analysis and documentation
- Problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
- Test management, testing methodologies and tools
- SQL Language and Database experience
- Automation Testing frameworks and implementation
- Jira and Confluence experience for project management
- SDLC Methodology: Agile, Scrum, Kanban or XP
- Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter
- Knowledge of data modelling and data visualisation tools
- Data Manipulation and Transformation capabilities
- Knowledge of software development languages, frameworks, and methodologies
- Understanding Java application architecture and design patterns
- Conducting of training sessions and knowledge transfer
- Compiling training documentation and manuals
- Written and oral communication and presentation skills
- Project management skills and coordination
- Log analysis and troubleshooting capabilities
- Quality Assurance: Defect logging, tracking and verification ensuring high-quality software delivery
- Test Management: Defect analysis and measures, mapping test cases and creation of comprehensive test cases
- Requirements Analysis: Identifying gaps in acceptance criteria and assist with user acceptance criteria development
- Test Automation: Create and maintain automation scripts using various testing tools and frameworks
- Validation & Testing: Testing and validation of user stories and tasks within agile development cycles
- Solution Coordination: Coordinate and participate in test effort and troubleshooting to ensure delivered solutions meet agreed technical requirements and functional specifications
- End-to-End Analysis: Analyse and understand end-to-end application flow to support architecture and consider all touchpoints when analysing business requirements or changes
- Optimization: Identify and promote optimisation, re-use and standardisation opportunities within Group Platforms
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain professional working relationships with all stakeholders, displaying excellent abilities to initiate dialogue, listen, advise, influence, and negotiate
- Team Collaboration: Engage and collaborate with teams on suitable solutions that meet requirements and satisfy business and architectural roadmap
- Integration Support: Engage and collaborate with various integration touchpoint teams and share business and technical requirements
- Operational Excellence: Support operational excellence goals through strong operations knowledge and resolve escalated support topics as part of tier-2/3 DevOps role
- Query Management: Assist with query and complaint management in a timeous manner
- Release Planning: Defining and implementing test plans for releases and deployment cycles
- Documentation: Assist the team to produce documentation for designed solutions and maintain quality standards
- AWM Responsibilities: Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter
- South African citizens/residents preferred. Valid work permit holders will be considered.
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