Test Analyst

Vista Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Cape Town is looking for an Intermediate Test Analyst. Responsibilities include developing test plans, maintaining test cases, and enhancing testing processes in a hybrid environment. Candidates must have over 3 years of testing experience, proficiency in SQL Server, and strong communication skills. The company offers various employee benefits including medical insurance and work-life balance initiatives.

Benefits

Rest & Relax Fridays

Medical Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience as a software tester.
• Experience with SQL Server and relational databases.
• Ability to think outside the box to uncover problems.
• Experience with automation (Specflow, TDD, BDD) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide test plans and strategies, optimizing quality.
• Develop and maintain a suite of manual test cases.
• Perform high-quality manual testing.
• Continuously improve quality through active triage of bugs.

Skills

SQL Server

T-SQL

APIs

Manual Testing

Excellent Communication Skills

Proactivity

Tools

Postman

Defect Tracking Systems

Job description

As an Intermediate Test Analyst you'll be working as part of a team, whose main objective is to ensure that Integrations Developments have a sufficient level of quality by creating, and continuously improving, a suite of tests, testing tools, and testing processes. Integrations developments will primarily focus on localization and custom software for the many different customer requirements within the EMEA region.

These include hardware and online payment systems, reporting and data extracts, communicating with 3rd party APIs and more. This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract position, to cover parental leave.

About the Role
Provide test plans and strategies, optimising pragmatism and quality
Develop and maintain a well organised suite of manual test cases
Perform high quality manual testing, producing high quality test artifacts
Assist in the maintenance and management of healthy test infrastructure
Own integrations projects through design, development and delivery, with high quality handovers to the implementation teams
Continuously improve quality through active triage of bugs, and consistent refinement of processes
Requirements
About You
A minimum of 3+ years' experience as a software tester
Experience with SQL Server, T-SQL, relational databases, Postman, APIs
Meticulous precision, and ability to think outside the box to uncover problems other people might not see
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with defect tracking systems / test management systems
Proactivity, curiosity, and willingness to learn a very broad software suite
The confidence to state your case when you can see something needs improving
While this is role is focused on manual testing, experience with automation (Specflow, TDD, BDD) is a plus
This is a hybrid role with a home and office-based split, requiring regular weekly (2 days per week) attendance in the Cape Town office.
We are only considering applicants with an existing right to work in South Africa, without the need for employer sponsorship.
About VistaVista is a world-leading company that makes software for the cinema industry.

Started in Auckland, New Zealand, over 25 years ago, we now serve cinemas, film distributors, and moviegoers worldwide. Our HQ is in the City Works Depot in Auckland.

We have offices and subsidiary companies in Sydney, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Shanghai, Mexico City, and Kuala Lumpur.

We use the latest technologies and offer a fun, agile and collaborative environment.

We continue to innovate and build our reputation as one of the best Kiwi tech companies to work for.

Shared Standards
Our Shared Standards act as a compass for how we work together and reflect the behaviours we value at Vista Group.

The way in which each member of our crew embodies these Shared Standards is an indicator for performance and success, as it aligns with our vision and strategy. One Crew

• We're a diverse team, in different places and functions, and we're at our best when we connect, help and collaborate Shine a Light
• We communicate openly, we explain the why, and we ask when we don't understand.

We don't leave people in the dark Make it Happen

• We make good things happen as people and as teams through our focus on delivery Chase Great
• We challenge ourselves and each other to keep improving Benefits You will be supported to continually learn and improve your skills, share knowledge and ideas in the team, and be part of a dynamic and open culture. We have a range of benefits that include: Rest & Relax Fridays - Finish at lunch time on Friday but get paid for the full day, Annual volunteer day, Employee Rewards and Benefits with Perkbox, Medical Insurance / Medical Aid, Employee Assistance Programme Service, Paid Sick leave, 5 days bereavement leave per year, On-Site Breakfast Bar. If this sounds like you, get in touch to find out more. We value inclusivity celebrate diversity and are committed to offering equal opportunity to our staff and candidates — regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religious, ethical beliefs or political opinion.

This commitment is reflected in all our employment policies and procedures.