Senior Test Analyst needed at Kuba
Job title : Senior Test Analyst
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : April 21, 2025
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Your Mission:
- As a Senior Test Analyst, you will play a critical role in our software development lifecycle. You will be responsible for designing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver top-notch software products.
Your Challenges:
- Design and develop comprehensive test plans and test cases based on software requirements.
- Conduct functional, regression, and performance testing to ensure product quality.
- Collaborate closely with developers and product managers to troubleshoot and resolve defects.
- Participate in sprint planning and adherence to Agile methodologies.
- Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency.
- Mentor and support junior team members in their testing efforts.
- Engage with clients to understand their testing needs and ensure product alignment.
- Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure software quality.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) on software applications.
- Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking tools.
- Work closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers to clarify requirements and ensure high-quality software releases.
- Ensure that testing processes align with industry standards and best practices, including ISTQB methodologies.
- Participate in test automation initiatives where applicable.
- Conduct performance and security testing where required.
- Provide detailed test reports and communicate test results effectively to stakeholders.
- Assist in the continuous improvement of testing strategies and processes.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Test Analyst in software QA.
- Proven experience in manual testing, defect tracking, and using testing tools.
- In-depth understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
- Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey technical concepts.
- ISTQB Certification (Foundation Level or higher).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Test Analyst or Software Tester.
- Strong experience in manual and automated testing methodologies.
- Experience with test management tools (JIRA, Cucumber studio, Testmo).
- Ability to analyze requirements and design test cases accordingly.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
- Experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, or similar frameworks.
- Knowledge of performance testing tools and techniques.
- Familiarity with SQL and databases.
- Experience in Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) and payment solutions.
- Exposure to payment gateways, EMV, or transport-related systems.
- Knowledge of SQL for database testing.
- Experience with test automation tools (Postman for API testing).
Qualifications:
- A relevant degree or diploma in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
- ISTQB Certification is mandatory.
- Additional certifications in software testing or automation will be an advantage.
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