Test Analyst - Integrations

Vista Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Cape Town is seeking an Intermediate Test Analyst to ensure quality through testing for localization and custom software. The role involves developing test plans, executing manual tests, and optimizing testing processes. Candidates should have 3+ years of software testing experience, strong SQL skills, and good communication abilities. The position is hybrid, requiring some office attendance.

Benefits

Rest & Relax Fridays

Annual volunteer day

Employee Rewards with Perkbox

Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid Sick leave

5 days bereavement leave per year

On-Site Breakfast Bar

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a software tester.
• Experience with SQL Server, T-SQL, relational databases, Postman, APIs.
• Meticulous, with an eye for detail to uncover hidden problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactivity and willingness to learn a very broad software suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a suite of manual test cases.
• Perform high quality manual testing, producing test artifacts.
• Continuously improve quality through active bug triage.
• Own integrations projects, delivering high quality handovers to teams.

Skills

SQL Server

T-SQL

Postman

APIs

Defect tracking systems

Test management systems

Job description

Overview

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

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 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 Vista

Vista 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

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

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