Position: Software Technical Test AnalystSalary: Negotiable Depending on experience.Location: PretoriaThe perfect candidate will have formal software development training and/or work experience.Duties:Ensure efficient and effective test planning and estimation of time required.Ensure that all software received from the developers is quality assured through a process of vigorous application integration/regression testing, functional and non-functional.Writing test cases/scripts and documenting these in a Test Plan/User Acceptance document.Executing test scripts.Strong Communication with clients and the rest of the team.Reporting and analysis of application defects.Attending team meetings.Meeting end users to gain a better understanding of quality assurance issues.Key Competencies:Must have at least 6-8+ years proven experience in Software Testing whereof at least 3+ years solid experience as a Technical Test Analyst.Candidates must have solid and proven SQL skills and experience in creating and running SQL scripts (MySQL and Oracle).Solid experience in non-functional testing requiredProven skills or experience in programming with JAVA or other similar programming languages. (Junior level)A good understanding of the systems development lifecycle.Knowledge and experience of different Test Methodologies.General system/IT infrastructure knowledge.Qualification:N.Dip/B.Sc in Information Technology or Computer Science or other relevant degree required (Not negotiable).ISEB/ISTQB Foundation certificate or higher and major advantage if candidate completed a ISEB/ISTQB Technical Test Analyst certificate.Advantages:Major advantage if the candidate has testing experience in a SAP ERP or similar Enterprise ERP integrated environment.An added advantage if the candidate has skills and experience with automated test tools and/or performance test tools.An added advantage if the candidate has skills and experience with Linux environmentsOther Competencies:Ability to interact professionally with clients and business/operations.Adaptability to rapidly changing environment/technology.Variable daily hours and overtime hours where necessary will be a requirement.Own reliable transport.Please send an updated CV, Portfolio and most recent payslip to
