QA Test Analyst — Automation & Agile Quality

LINKFIELDS INNOVATIONS (PTY) LTD; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic software solutions firm is seeking a Test Analyst in Randburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications through the development and execution of test plans, cases, and scripts. Candidates should have 3-6 years of experience in software testing and be familiar with test management tools and Agile methodologies. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential, as is the ability to collaborate with developers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in software testing required.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools is essential.
• Knowledge of automation frameworks is a plus.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps.
• Efficient defect management is necessary.
• Strong communication skills for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and test cases.
• Perform various types of testing: functional, regression, and UAT.
• Log and manage defects using test management tools.
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Maintain test automation frameworks for efficiency.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies.
• Provide test reports with risk analysis.

Skills

Software Testing

Test Management Tools

Automation Frameworks

Agile Practices

Defect Management

Communication Skills

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

LoadRunner

Job description

A dynamic software solutions firm is seeking a Test Analyst in Randburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications through the development and execution of test plans, cases, and scripts. Candidates should have 3-6 years of experience in software testing and be familiar with test management tools and Agile methodologies. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential, as is the ability to collaborate with developers and stakeholders.