Test Analyst

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of payment application solutions is seeking a Test Analyst to ensure the quality of their software products. The successful candidate will design and execute test plans, working collaboratively with developers to maintain high standards. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a software testing or QA role.
• Familiar with both manual and automated testing tools and practices.
• Basic experience with performance testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyse requirements and translate them into clear test conditions.
• Plan and document testing strategies and test cases.
• Create and execute manual and automated test scripts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Certified Test Analyst

Tools

Manual testing tools

Automated testing tools

Job description

Our client is a leading provider of cutting-edge payment application solutions, offering high-performance software products for a dynamic and fast-paced market. The company has a strong track record of delivering reliable, secure, and innovative payment systems to clients across multiple sectors.

With a collaborative environment and a focus on continuous improvement, our client offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects with real-world impact. The business places a strong emphasis on technical excellence, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.

This role focuses on testing and quality assurance of payment software applications. The Test Analyst is responsible for designing, executing, and documenting test plans, working closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure system quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse requirements and translate them into clear test conditions

• Plan and document testing strategies and test cases

• Create and execute manual and automated test scripts

• Identify and report issues found during testing

• Maintain and improve test environments

• Assist with fix verification and regression testing

• Support sprint-based development with accurate estimates and timely execution

• Contribute to defect trend analysis and test reporting

• Ensure software meets both internal quality standards and external requirements

About You

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a software testing or QA role

• Familiar with both manual and automated testing tools and practices

• Able to interpret system requirements and create effective test plans

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Basic experience with performance testing is a plus

• Effective communicator and proactive team player

• Eager to learn and grow in a collaborative team environment

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar qualification

• Certified Test Analyst or equivalent certification is advantageous