Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Hybrid work arrangement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst for a hybrid role based in Paarl, Western Cape. You will design test strategies, run manual and automated tests, and drive defect resolution while collaborating with developers, product managers, and QA peers.

You will mentor junior QA staff and help advance QA processes. A strong background in QA methodologies, test automation tools, and attention to detail is essential for delivering high-quality software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Proven experience in designing and executing test plans and test cases.
• Proficiency in manual and automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Postman).
• Experience with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) for automation.
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for hybrid work.
• Experience with bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Perform manual and automated testing of web and mobile applications.
• Identify, document, and track software defects through to resolution.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand software design and coordinate testing efforts.
• Participate in requirement analysis and contribute to testability discussions.
• Design and implement automated test scripts using tools like Selenium or Cypress.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on software quality and performance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Mentor junior QA analysts and provide technical guidance.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in software quality assurance.

Skills

Selenium

Cypress

Postman

Automation scripting

Agile methodologies

Communication

Problem solving

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

JavaScript

Python

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent provider of enterprise software solutions for the agricultural sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Analyst. This is a hybrid role, based in Paarl, Western Cape, ZA, requiring a combination of on-site collaboration and remote work flexibility. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of our software products through rigorous testing, analysis, and process improvement. Your role will involve developing test strategies, creating comprehensive test cases, executing manual and automated tests, and reporting on defects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of QA methodologies, experience with test automation tools, and a keen eye for detail. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other QA team members to identify and resolve issues, ensuring that our software meets customer needs and exceeds quality expectations. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a growing company and advance your career in software quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Perform manual and automated testing of web and mobile applications.
• Identify, document, and track software defects through to resolution.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand software design and coordinate testing efforts.
• Participate in requirement analysis and contribute to testability discussions.
• Design and implement automated test scripts using tools like Selenium or Cypress.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on software quality and performance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Mentor junior QA analysts and provide technical guidance.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in software quality assurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Proven experience in designing and executing test plans and test cases.
• Proficiency in manual and automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Postman).
• Experience with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) for automation.
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for hybrid work.
• Experience with bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality software.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, excellent health benefits, a retirement savings plan, and opportunities for professional development.
• This hybrid role provides a balance between on-site collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Join a supportive and innovative team environment dedicated to software excellence.
• Our client is committed to fostering career growth within the organization.
• This position is located in Paarl, Western Cape, ZA, with a hybrid work arrangement.