Senior Test Analyst

Talent Engine; Westville; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Engine in Westville, Canada, seeks a Senior Test Analyst to ensure quality through manual and automated testing within Agile delivery teams. You will analyze requirements, design test cases, develop automation scripts, and mentor junior testers.

This hybrid role requires reliable internet and attendance at the Westville office twice a week. Excellent communication, problem solving and independent work are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12; relevant tertiary qualification preferred.
• ISTQB certification is advantageous.
• Senior testing experience overseeing or guiding testers.
• Proven experience in automation development and maintaining automated testing frameworks.
• Extensive experience in Agile environments; knowledge of Scrum practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyse user stories and requirements to design, document and execute manual and automated test cases.
• Estimate testing effort accurately and coordinate testing activities within the team.
• Maintain an organized test case management framework and traceability of requirements.
• Develop, execute and maintain automated test scripts and improve automation coverage.
• Perform functional, regression and other appropriate testing; log defects and verify fixes.
• Mentor junior testers and provide technical guidance on testing approaches.

Skills

Automation development

Manual testing

API testing

Agile testing

Mentoring juniors

Test case design

Test management tools

Regression testing

Communication skills

Scrum knowledge

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification in Computer Science/Software Development or related field

ISTQB certification

Tools

API testing tools

Testing frameworks

Automation frameworks

Test management tools

Job description

To ensure the quality and reliability of software products through comprehensive manual and automated testing. The role analyses requirements and user stories, designs and executes test cases, develops automation scripts, maintains testing frameworks and improves automation coverage. The Senior Test Analyst provides technical guidance, mentors junior testers, reviews testing approaches and works closely with Agile delivery teams to achieve quality outcomes within agreed timelines.

This is a hybrid role requiring own reliable, high-speed internet connection, with twice a week attendance at our Westville office.

• Grade 12 is a minimum requirement.
• Relevant tertiary qualification is required; a qualification in Computer Science, Software Development or a related field is preferred.
• ISTQB certification is advantageous.
• Previous experience in a senior testing role overseeing or guiding testers.
• Proven experience in automation development, including writing scripts and maintaining automated testing frameworks.
• Extensive experience working in Agile environments; knowledge of Scrum practices.
• Strong manual testing experience, including deriving test cases from business requirements and managing test cases.
• Proficiency in software testing practices and the software testing life cycle.
• Demonstrable experience using software test management tools and writing test cases.
• Working knowledge of API testing tools.
• Excellent time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, with mathematical aptitude.
• Customer-first, curious mindset and commitment to delivering quality products.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong verbal communication skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Ability to mentor, guide and provide constructive feedback to junior testers.
• Commitment to continuous learning and keeping up to date with changing industry practices.

Essential Activities:

• Manual test design, execution and test case management
• Automated test script development and execution
• Testing framework maintenance and automation coverage improvement
• Defect recording, reporting, retesting and regression testing
• Test estimation, planning and coordination in Agile delivery
• Test review, technical guidance and mentoring of junior testers
• Quality reporting and verification of software fixes

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse user stories and business requirements to design, document and execute effective manual and automated test cases.
• Estimate testing effort accurately, coordinate testing activities with team members and meet delivery timelines.
• Maintain an organised test case management framework, test documentation and traceability of requirements.
• Develop, execute and maintain automated test scripts and testing frameworks; identify opportunities to expand and improve automation coverage.
• Perform functional, regression and other appropriate testing; record results, log software defects and verify bug fixes.
• Participate in product design and Agile delivery discussions to ensure test coverage meets end-user requirements.
• Work alongside developers, product and delivery team members to identify risks, resolve defects and deliver quality software.
• Use software test management and API testing tools as appropriate to the application under test.
• Mentor junior testers, provide technical guidance, review test cases and testing approaches, and promote consistent quality standards.
• Oversee and coordinate testers as required, providing guidance on priorities, test quality and execution.
• Communicate testing observations, progress, risks and outcomes clearly to stakeholders at different organisational levels.
• Continuously develop testing skills and remain current with software testing practices, automation and emerging technologies.