Senior Software Quality Analyst

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Durban; On-site; ZAR 480 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Senior Software Quality Analyst to enhance product quality through effective testing strategies. The role involves defining regression tests, executing test cases, and contributing to team training initiatives. Candidates should have a BSc, BCom, or Ndip, along with ISTQB Advanced certification and at least 5 years of QA-related experience. Join the team to lead process improvements and development initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of QA-related experience.
• Proven experience with test management tools.

Responsibilities

• Apply approaches to achieving effective test coverage.
• Define regression testing strategies.
• Review test basis and extract test requirements.
• Produce test plans and test completion reports.
• Execute test cases and log defects.
• Conduct retesting and regression testing.
• Contribute to training initiatives and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Effective test coverage

Regression testing strategies

Test management tools

Basic API testing

Test design techniques

Education

BSc, BCom, and Ndip

ISTQB Advanced Certification

Job description

About the job Senior Software Quality Analyst

Duties and responsibilities:

• Apply approaches to achieving effective test coverage.
• Define regression testing strategies.
• Review test basis and extract test requirements.
• Produce test plans and test completion reports.
• Execute test cases and log defects.
• Conduct retesting and regression testing.
• Leverage best practices and test design techniques.
• Maintain the regression test pack.
• Contribute to training initiatives and knowledge sharing within the Team.
• Implement ways to leverage test metrics to provide visibility, improve the QA process and lead to improved product quality.
• Leverage test management tools to achieve objectives efficiently and effectively.
• Shape the direction of the Team from a strategic level via test process improvement initiatives, training, and mentorship.
• Own career development initiatives from a Team perspective.
• Conduct basic API testing.

Qualifications and experience:

• BSc, BCom, and Ndip.
• ISTQB Advanced Certified.
• At least 5 years of QA-related experience.