Test Manager

Circana; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Circana seeks a QA Manager to oversee testing strategies for their private cloud client application. You’ll lead automation efforts, engage in requirements gathering, and collaborate with product and support teams. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in Automation Testing, excellent client engagement skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in Automation Testing.
• Experience in building out test strategies.
• Exposure to UNIX and client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Building out the test plan and test strategy.
• Creating automation strategies and frameworks.
• Managing testing timelines and defect tracking.

Skills

Automation Testing

Client-facing skills

Java

Selenium

Web services

API automation

SQL

Python

Agile methodology

Problem-solving

Education

Graduate degree in engineering or equivalent

Job description

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth. We seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

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What will you be doing?

As a QA Manager, you will be responsible for building out the test plan and test strategy, as well as executing the test scripts for the Circana private cloud client Unify application. This involves using automation test scripts in addition to running manual tests where required.

You will report into the Account Director and work alongside the Circana Unify Product teams and Support teams.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Requirements gathering / Requirement clarification
• Building out the test plan and test strategy
• Documenting test approach for Private Cloud client approval
• Creating and implementing Automation Strategies and Frameworks
• Creating automated test scripts from manual test cases or scenarios. Maintaining existing product test scripts.
• Creating and maintaining relevant test documentation for script deployment and usage.
• Understanding business requirements and working with architects and developers to incorporate automation testability into the product.
• Using an Agile approach to implement effective regression testing strategies.
• Participating in regular review sessions with project teams.
• Managing and tracking defects, ensuring clear communication with engineering teams and tracking issues to resolution.
• Managing testing timelines in line with project plans.
• Producing product test output reports for Private Cloud clients.
• Managing Test Analysts to execute testing plans.

Job Requirements

• Graduate degree in engineering or equivalent with 12+ years of hands-on experience in Automation Testing, with exposure to UNIX.
• Experience in building out test strategies.
• Comfortable in a client-facing role, building client test approaches and providing ongoing updates.
• Ability to understand requirements and develop testing approaches that exceed client expectations.
• Experience with test automation software – Java and Selenium.
• Experience in Web services and API automation.
• Basic working knowledge of SQL / Oracle.
• Knowledge of implementing automation in agile environments.
• Experience with scripting languages like Python is an added advantage.
• Experience in creating test automation strategies.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Good to have Skills

• Experience in Data Analytics and Market Research for Retail domain.
• Experience in High Performance Computing (HPC).

In addition to technical skills, we value behaviors that align with our core values:

• Stay Curious: Eager to learn and grow, asking big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embrace complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Be accountable for decisions and outcomes.
• Center on the Client: Add value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Strive for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Foster trust through empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contribute to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position can be located in Bangalore, Cape Town, or Johannesburg.

Prospective candidates may be asked to consent to background checks in accordance with local legislation and our policies.