Tester at QES

QE Services (QE Services); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services provider in Cape Town is seeking a QA Test Analyst for an independent contract role. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a degree in a relevant field, and strong skills in test analysis and quality assurance to ensure optimal software delivery. Key responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders and evaluating test objects against requirements. This role enables you to contribute significantly from day one, ensuring that high standards of quality are achieved throughout the development process.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Test Analysis in an IT environment.
• ISTQB Certification in Test Analysis is advantageous.
• Experience with Agile methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate work products such as requirements and designs.
• Verify requirements fulfillment and validate test objects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide quality assurance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Test Scripts

End to End Testing

Manual Testing

Test Cases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Commerce or Computer Science

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

Microsoft Visio

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis

Woodstock / Wms / Onsite / South African Citizen

Industry: Supply Chain
Job category: QA Test Analyst
Location: Cape Town

Introduction
The purpose of a Test Analyst it for partner with key stakeholders for the planning, development and execution of quality assurance and application testing to ultimately implement quality software to the business. The role will be based at Head Office in Cape Town.

Purpose and Objectives

• To prevent defects by evaluate work products such as requirements, design, and code
• To verify whether all specified requirements have been fulfilled
• To check whether the test object is complete and validate if it works as the users and other stakeholders expect
• To build confidence in the level of quality of the test object
• To find defects and failures thus reduce the level of risk of inadequate software quality
• To provide sufficient information to stakeholders to allow them to make informed decisions, especially regarding the level of quality of the test object
• To comply with contractual, legal, or regulatory requirements or standards, and/orto verify the test object's compliance with such requirements or standards

Minimum Requirements

JOB EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATION

• 10+ Years Test Analysis in software development or IT environment
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Commerce or Computer Science
• ISTQB Certification in Test Analysis is advantageous.
• Proven experience as a Test Analysis
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in analysing requirement Process Diagram and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and software development lifecycle.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of relevant tools such as Microsoft Visio, JIRA, Confluence, etc.
• Agile experience an advantage

JOB RELATED COMPETENCIES

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Analysing
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Planning and Organising
• Works productively in a high-pressure environment.
• Maintain optimistic outlook re challenges
• Adapts to changing circumstances

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Professional in attitude and appearance to face off with clients
• Ability to handle multiple and changing priorities and multiple customers, having a proactive hands on approach
• Excellent questioning and listening skills, with strong influencing skills
• Approachable and able to communicate effectively at all levels, with excellent relationship skills
• Motivated, confident, self-sufficient and able to contribute from day one

Desired Skills

• Test Scripts
• End to End Testing
• Manual Testing
• Test Cases

Desired Work Experience

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level

• Grade 12 / Matric

Desired Skills:

• Test Cases
• Functional Testing
• End to End Testing
• Manual Testing

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Grade 12 / Matric