Senior QA Specialist (ITC-34)

Accredited Resource Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist to lead the QA process in a dynamic environment. In this pivotal role, you will create and implement test strategies, manage both manual and automated testing, and collaborate closely with business analysts and developers to ensure software quality. With a focus on the Metropolitan context, you will leverage your extensive product domain knowledge to guide the QA process and improve the overall user experience. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative and agile setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in quality assurance focusing on manual and automated testing.
• Strong expertise in test strategy creation and QA process management.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement overall test strategies based on business and technical requirements.
• Lead the creation and execution of test cases, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Manual Testing

Automated Testing

Test Strategy Creation

Collaboration

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

TestNG

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist who will be responsible for creating test strategies, managing test case development, manual and automated testing, and overseeing the QA process within the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate should have strong experience and knowledge of product domain in the Metropolitan context and will work closely with business analysts and developers to ensure high-quality software and system delivery.
Key Responsibilities & Technical Skills
Test Strategy & Case Management

• Define and implement overall test strategies based on business and technical requirements
• Lead the creation and execution of test cases, ensuring they are aligned with the business goals and technical specifications
• Ensure that the system functions as expected through comprehensive manual and automated testing

Process & Quality Assurance Leadership

• Take ownership of the QA process and oversee the entire testing cycle, from planning to execution, ensuring that the software meets all quality standards
• Ensure testing is conducted in all relevant areas, including functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, and performance testing
• Collaborate with business analysts and developers to understand and resolve bugs, performance issues, or gaps in the system

Product Domain Expertise

• Utilize strong product domain knowledge, particularly in the Metropolitan context, to guide the QA process and ensure product quality
• Act as the subject matter expert in the domain, advising on best practices and helping resolve complex issues in the development cycle

Automation & Test Tools

• Lead the implementation of automated testing frameworks to improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy of testing
• Drive the continuous improvement of testing tools and methodologies
• Ensure automation coverage aligns with business needs and testing requirements

Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication

• Work closely with development teams, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand and resolve issues, improving the overall user experience
• Actively engage in Agile/Scrum meetings to ensure testing strategies and quality standards are adhered to

Minimum Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in quality assurance, with a focus on both manual and automated testing
• Strong expertise in test strategy creation, QA process management, and test case development
• Extensive product domain knowledge (preferably in the Metropolitan context)
• Experience with QA tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and continuous integration processes
• Proven experience in leadership roles within QA, including managing a team or mentoring junior QA professionals
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Desired Skills:

• QA
• Quality Assurance
• Selenium
• JUnit