Junior Test Analyst MMH260901-15

Momentum; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum is seeking a QA Tester to apply testing methodologies, scripts and plans across development stages to ensure systems function optimally and meet quality standards before release.

The role focuses on end-to-end testing, defect tracking and collaboration with development teams to drive quality and performance of software applications.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification (Essential).
• ISTQB or related testing certification (Desirable).
• Relevant degree or qualification (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete test cycle of software development, from requirements testing to user acceptance and release testing.
• Define testing objectives and quality criteria to plan for testing at different stages of the development cycle.
• Execute end-to-end functional tests and utilise automated tests to ensure applications meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with software development and operations teams to troubleshoot and remediate issues in production environments.
• Document UAT test scenarios, test cases and test scripts with the business analysis team to ensure business requirements are met.

Skills

Software testing

Test design

SDLC knowledge

End-to-end testing

Defect tracking

Collaboration

UAT

Education

Grade 12

ISTQB certification

Related degree/qualification

Job description

Role Purpose

Apply appropriate testing methodologies, scripts and test plans at certain stages of the development cycle to ensure that systems and applications function optimally, To assess computer hardware and software during the development phase to verify that the system or product meets defined technical specifications. Also, to detect and correct any overlooked issues, ensuring the product functions effectively and meets quality standards before it is released to the market.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification (Essential).
• ISTQB or related testing certification. (Desirable)
• Relevant degree or qualification (Desirable).

Experience

• 2 - 4 years’ relevant IT experience (essential).
• 2 - 3 years’ testing experience (essential).

KNOWLEDGE

• Exposure to working in a software development environment (essential).
• Knowledge of software test design, software testing procedures and test execution methodologies (essential).
• Exposure to process design, end-to-end testing and implementation (essential).
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (essential).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of latest IT trends and practices to optimise service offering.
• Oversee the complete test cycle of software development, from requirements testing to user acceptance and release testing.
• Operationalise testing strategy in line with best practice standards to ensure alignment between testing and development activities.
• Define testing objectives and quality criteria to plan for testing at different stages of the development cycle to reduce potential for error.
• Execute end to end functional tests and utilise developed automated tests to ensure optimal functioning of applications in line with business requirements.
• Manage the testing operation of systems or applications under controlled conditions and evaluate the results against expectations.
• Apply an understanding of distributed systems to configure test environments and execute test plans in line with business requirements.
• Manage test cases, test designs, service and support documentation to ensure that testing and support of applications are accurate and meet expectations.
• Evaluate and understand software and applications functionality to determine appropriate test methodologies relative to the application being tested.
• Implement defect tracking and test case management systems to document test sets, defects and record test case execution results.
• Collaborate with the software development team or operations team to troubleshoot and remediate issues in production environments to drive quality and performance of systems or applications.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure that all testing related work is carried out as per defined standards and procedures.
• Document UAT test scenarios, test cases and test scripts with the business analysis team to ensure business requirements are met.