Automation Test Analyst (SAP)

• Use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, design, develop and implement re-useable automated test assets to quality assure the solution and its architecture to ensure the overall quality of the solution.
• Build and foster deep relationship with Peers, Subject Matter Experts, Developers, Product Owner and other Stakeholders through transparent communication which align to the company Values.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance Leads, Practise Leads, Business Analysts, Developers, Architects, Product Owner and other Stakeholders to meet the expectations of our clients.
• Contribute to the retrospective reviews to introduce efficiencies which will ensure quicker delivery with high quality to our clients.
• Actively participate in the planning, estimation and sizing of products, features, stories to be delivered.
• Delivery of a well-structured quality assurance solution, aligned to enterprise quality practices and standards, within the timelines agreed with the delivery team.
• Report and manage the resolution of issues timeously to avoid unplanned expenses which could result in late delivery and stability issues once operational.
• Contribute to the systematic breakdown of the business needs into manageable feature(s), stories and epics that can be delivered.
• Participate in the backlog grooming.
• Participate in the sprint planning, test estimation and acceptance criteria per story.
• Discuss the low level design and functional requirements with the QA Lead, Application/Solution Architect to understand the approach to test automation.
• Collaborate with the Core Technical Team to continuously improve the automation frameworks and overall platform.
• Develop the automation code using the automation test kit for execution.
• Implement the test automation solutions with the objective that it has adequate coverage within the sprint.
• Ensure the test automation solution meets the architectural and development standards that are re-usable and scalable.
• Confirm that the automation test code implemented is appropriately catalogued, stored and aligns with the required governance.
• Ensure artefacts are easy obtainable by storing all relevant artefacts in the repository
• Integration into and test automation execution on DevOps pipelines.
• Log defects using the pre-defined defect management process and tool, and ensure the relevant information is captured accurately that will assist with the root cause analysis.
• Identify potential product risks and communicate to the QA Lead the details and any possible mitigation factors.
• Report status of testing to the squad daily.
• Collaborate with the stakeholder to ensure the resolution of a defect and that the root cause analysis is performed and recorded.
• Participate in all retrospective reviews.
• Participate in the showcase to stakeholders.
• Understand and manage own time based on expected timelines articulated by the line-management and project expectations.
• Collaborate with Peers and industry experts to understand technical advances and its application within the company eco-system.
• Seek ongoing improvements in technical capabilities.
• Mentor the Software Test Engineers within the team to improve their technical capabilities.
• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values.
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise.
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities.
• Contribute to the company Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy.
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems though agile thinking.

• Completed IT / BSc degree or other related fields
• 5 years’ experience as an Automation Test Analyst
• Must have SAP experience
• Good working knowledge of Front End and API automation as well as Performance Testing (NFT).
• Tools include Selenium/Appium/Healenium, RestAssured and JMeter.

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