Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

The Rank Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing solutions provider in Cape Town is seeking a Quality Assurance specialist to lead manual testing efforts. You'll establish QA metrics, create test scripts, and mentor junior members. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of testing experience, strong knowledge of BDD, and familiarity with tools like Selenium. This role offers a hybrid work model and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Leadership training

International exposure

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in testing.
• Proficiency in BDD and gherkin syntax; knowledge of TDD is advantageous.
• Experience with API testing and understanding of testing tools.
• Basic programming knowledge and ability to write informative test cases.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of quality assurance, establishing metrics and best practices.
• Participate in requirements walkthroughs and product design sessions.
• Create and execute manual test scripts using Test Management tools.
• Contribute to QA process improvement efforts.
• Prepare and present realistic time estimations for testing activities.
• Mentor junior team members on QA best practices.

Skills

Test Cases

Quality Assurance

Agile

Waterfall

TFS

Jira

Software Testing

System Testing

Test Automation

cGMP

SDLC

Selenium

Education

ISTQB or other software testing certifications

Tools

Selenium

Charles Proxy

Git

JMeter

Job description

Responsibilities

This is a manual testing role and your key responsibilities and accountabilities include :

• Lead all aspects of quality assurance including establishing metrics applying industry best practices and developing new techniques to ensure quality goals on assigned projects.
• Participate in requirements walkthroughs and product design sessions providing input on potential issues and developing comprehensive test plans.
• Create and execute manual test scripts using Test Management tools (e.g. X-Ray) perform test execution and manage defects according to commitments.
• Contribute to continual QA process improvement efforts including reviewing and refining existing Testing / QA processes controls and best practices.
• Prepare and present realistic time estimations for testing activities provide regular test status updates and attend project-related meetings and demos.
• Work with Software Developers to identify automation candidates and understand automation coverage in projects.
• Mentor junior team members guiding them in following QA best practices and fostering a culture of quality within the organization.
• Demonstrate flexibility in a dynamic environment managing multiple projects and BAU requests while maintaining attention to detail and strong time management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in testing
• Proficiency in BDD and gherkin syntax; knowledge of TDD is advantageous
• Experience with API testing and understanding of testing tools (e.g. Selenium Charles Proxy Git JMeter)
• Basic programming knowledge and ability to write informative test cases
• ISTQB or other software testing certifications preferred
• Strong attention to detail time management skills and ability to build QA dashboards and metrics
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies and methodologies

Note: LI-Hybrid#LI-MN1

Additional Information

Join us to unlock benefits and opportunities that will boost your career journey in a vibrant inclusive and fulfilling work environment so you can #BeYourself. From hybrid working and colleague support networks to menopause support and weekly PepTalks we are here for you.

We will invest in your growth by providing development opportunities leadership training and cutting-edge industry certifications so you have the tools and resources to help you work, win and grow with us.

Immerse yourself in new cultures and gain international exposure through our global business. Collaborate with colleagues from around the globe.

From pensions to bonus schemes and private medical insurance to life insurance we’ve got you covered.

Our benefits vary by brand and / or location. Please have a chat with your local Talent Acquisition specialist to find out what’s in place in your location.

The Rank Group are committed to being an inclusive employer ensuring that we better understand and meet the needs and requirements of our candidates and customers. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made please reach out to let us know ahead of your interview.

Remote Work: Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

• Test Cases
• Quality Assurance
• Agile
• Waterfall
• TFS
• Jira
• Software Testing
• System Testing
• Test Automation
• cGMP
• SDLC
• Selenium

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1