Test Automation Analyst

Hire Resolve; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A leading vehicle tracking and safety services company in South Africa is seeking an API Test Automation Analyst. The ideal candidate will have ISTQB Foundation Level certification, experience in Object-Oriented Programming, and be proficient with tools like ReadyAPI, SOAPUI, and Visual Studio. Responsibilities include developing test strategies, executing test cases, and managing defect logs. Competitive salary offered based on experience. Apply by emailing your CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• ISTQB Foundation Level testing certification (non-negotiable).
• ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst certification (preferable).
• Experience in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Experience writing custom test applications.
• Extensive experience developing test cases and scenarios from requirements.
• Experience writing custom test applications
• Experience analyzing complex and technical design diagrams and specifications
• Experience using SQL for data-driven testing
• Experience working with Git repositories and branching strategies
• Extensive experience developing test cases and scenarios from requirements
• Experience with automated test case development, estimation, and maintenance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance concepts across the SDLC
• Understanding of test metrics and how they support decision-making

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, approaches, and scopes for automation efforts.
• Manage your own test preparation and execution activities.
• Trace requirements to test cases to verify test coverage.
• Provide input for standard test metrics and reporting.
• Report test metrics and status to stakeholders
• Debug the development and execution of test scripts
• Prioritize defects and collaborate with development teams for resolution

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

SDLC knowledge

QA concepts

Education

Relevant IT degree or diploma

ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst

Relevant IT degree or diploma

Tools

ReadyAPI

SOAPUI

Visual Studio

SQL

Git

Job description

A company thatprovides vehicle tracking, stolen vehicle recovery, and personal safety services in South Africa, is seeking an proactive and communicative individual to join their Development and Engineering division as an API Test Automation Analyst.

Responsibilities

Test Strategy, Approach, & Planning

• Develop test plans, approaches, and scopes for automation efforts.
• Provide input on project test estimates.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing methodologies.
• Establish and implement an approach for managing test data.

Requirements Management

• Review functional requirements.
• Analyze requirements for completeness, correctness, and clarity to guide the testing effort.
• Maintain a clear understanding of business goals to shape testing scenarios effectively.

Developing Test Scenarios

• Define automation targets and objectives with the Team Lead.
• Analyze and develop appropriate test coverage with stakeholders.
• Trace requirements to test cases to verify test coverage.

Test Execution

• Manage your own test preparation and execution activities.
• Identify and create necessary test data.
• Execute scenario-based test cases.
• Analyze metrics for quality assessment.

Reporting

• Trace coverage and clearance of testing efforts.
• Provide input for standard test metrics and reporting.
• Collaborate with the project and test teams to address issues and report on status.

Defect Management

• Debug the development and execution of test scripts against targets.
• Analyze test failures.
• Prioritize defects logged with the development team.

Minimum Requirements

• ISTQB Foundation Level testing certification (non-negotiable).
• ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst certification (preferable).
• Relevant IT degree or diploma.
• Experience in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Experience with ReadyAPI, SOAPUI, and Visual Studio.
• Experience writing custom test applications.
• Experience analyzing complex and technical design diagrams and specifications.
• Experience using SQL for data-driven testing.
• Experience working with Git repositories and branching strategies.
• Extensive experience developing test cases and scenarios from requirements.
• Experience with automated test case development, estimation, and maintenance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• A good understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance concepts across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• An understanding of test metrics and how they are used to support decision-making.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail]