Senior Test Analyst - Hybrid Automation & Mentoring

Talent Engine; KwaZulu-Natal; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Engine is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to ensure quality of software products through comprehensive manual and automated testing. The role analyzes requirements, designs test cases, develops automation scripts and maintains frameworks within Agile teams.

The position is hybrid, with twice-weekly attendance at the Westville office and requires a proactive, customer-first mindset and strong communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is a minimum requirement.
• A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Development or related field is preferred.
• ISTQB certification is advantageous.
• Experience in a senior testing role guiding testers.

Responsibilities

• Manual test design, execution and test case management.
• Automated test script development and execution.
• Testing framework maintenance and automation coverage improvement.
• Defect recording, reporting, retesting and regression testing.
• Test estimation, planning and coordination in Agile delivery.
• Mentor junior testers, provide technical guidance and review test cases.
• Quality reporting and verification of software fixes.

Skills

Manual testing

Automation development

Agile / Scrum

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Problem solving

Independent working

Test design

Testing frameworks

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification in CS/Software Development or related field

Tools

Test management tools

Automation/Testing frameworks

API testing tools

Job description

Talent Engine is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to ensure quality of software products through comprehensive manual and automated testing. The role analyzes requirements, designs test cases, develops automation scripts and maintains frameworks within Agile teams.

The position is hybrid, with twice-weekly attendance at the Westville office and requires a proactive, customer-first mindset and strong communication with stakeholders.