Test Analyst (Travel Industry Experience Required) - Fully Remote

Africonology; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Gauteng seeks a Test Analyst. In this role, you'll manage software quality within SaaS projects, ensuring thorough test planning and execution. The ideal candidate holds a BSc in Computer Science or equivalent and has over 5 years of relevant experience. Strong testing skills, particularly in exploratory testing, and a collaborative mindset are essential. The company promotes a culture of honesty and integrity while offering flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Travel Management Company (B2B or B2C).
• Familiarity with test case design techniques like BVA, ECP, State Transitions.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete assigned testing projects.
• Perform functional, regression, UAT, and operational testing.
• Clearly report test results, including failure logs and test summaries.

Skills

Full test cycle planning and execution

Writing and managing test scenarios and test cases

Exploratory testing and defect troubleshooting

Education

BSc in Computer Science / Information Technology

Relevant Testing or QA certifications

5+ years of demonstrable Test Analyst experience

Job description

Overview

As a Test Analyst, you will play a key role in managing software quality and reducing risk across the product lifecycle.

You’ll work on multiple SaaS projects, focusing on test planning, execution, and validation of new and existing features.

You’ll collaborate closely with Product Managers, Project Manager, and senior engineers to deliver high-quality, user-centric software.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Science / Information Technology
• OR relevant Testing or QA certifications
• OR 5+ years of demonstrable Test Analyst experience in relevant environments

Required Experience & Skills

Industry Experience :

Experience in a Travel Management Company (B2B or B2C)

Testing Skills :

• Full test cycle planning and execution
• Writing and managing test scenarios and test cases
• Exploratory testing and defect troubleshooting

Applying Test Case Design Techniques :

• Boundary Value Analysis (BVA)
• Equivalence Class Partitioning (ECP)
• State Transitions
• Business Rules and Logic Tables
• Working with MVPs, MSSs, alternate scenarios, and workflow diagrams
• Documenting and explaining features (e.g., through videos)
• Following and writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and complete assigned testing projects
• Review business and functional documentation
• Maintain a central business rules engine
• Perform functional, regression, UAT, and operational testing
• Design and execute regression test sets
• Clearly report test results, including failure logs and test summaries
• Define entry and exit criteria for all test cycles

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)

• Interest in modern project methodologies (Agile, Kanban, etc.)
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Exposure to DevOps workflows and visual management tools
• Understanding of Agile values and principles

Candidate Attributes

• Highly enthusiastic and self-driven
• Excellent English communication (verbal, written, visual)
• Strong analytical, modelling, and documentation skills
• Able to lead test cycles and independently drive quality improvements
• Fast learner with the ability to adapt to new tools and platforms
• Collaborative mindset, suited to a small, high-performing team
• Committed to honesty, integrity, and remote work best practices
• Willingness to assist in after-hours deployments (typically 3 per month)