QA Test Analyst — Agile, Automation & Quality

LINKFIELDS INNOVATIONS (PTY) LTD; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

LINKFIELDS INNOVATIONS (PTY) LTD in Randburg, South Africa, is seeking a Test Analyst to ensure the quality and reliability of their software applications. The role focuses on designing and executing various types of testing, including functional, regression, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

The ideal candidate should have 3-6 years of experience in software testing, strong technical skills with test management tools, and knowledge of automation frameworks. Effective communication and attention to detail are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in software testing.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and execute test plans and test cases.
• Perform functional, regression, system, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Identify, log, track, and manage defects.

Skills

Test management tools

Automation frameworks

Attention to Detail

Communication skills

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Azure DevOps

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

SoapUI

REST Assured

JMeter

LoadRunner

Job description

As a Test Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software applications. Your primary focus will be on: Designing and executing test cases for functional, regression, system, integration, and UAT testing. Identifying, tracking, and managing defects. Collaborating with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders. Working on both manual and automated testing to enhance product quality
Responsibilities and Duties
• Develop, document, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts
• Perform various types of testing: functional, regression, system, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Identify, log, track, and manage defects using test management tools
• Work closely with developers and business analysts to understand requirements and acceptance criteria
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage aligned with business and project goals
• Implement and maintain test automation frameworks for improved efficiency
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and retrospectives
• Provide clear and concise test reports with risk analysis and quality metrics
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Experience: 3-6 years of experience in software testing
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Azure DevOps)
• Automation: Knowledge of automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) is a plus
• Testing Methodologies: Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps environments
• Defect Management: Experience in identifying, logging, and tracking defects efficiently
• Attention to Detail: Ability to identify edge cases and ensure thorough test coverage
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and reporting
Nice to Have
• Experience with API testing (Postman, SoapUI, REST Assured)
• Exposure to performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner)