QA Analyst (Western Cape) at Flash Group

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and execute manual or automated test cases and analyze results to ensure product functionality.
• Take charge of the QA processes within your project team, ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards.
• Partner with Senior QA professionals to develop and refine testing strategies and plans.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to investigate and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Conduct thorough post-release and post-implementation testing to identify and resolve any residual issues.
• Interpret and execute moderately complex test scripts with precision and attention to detail.
• Continuously improve the quality and maturity of test cases and testing packs.
• Review and analyze system specifications to ensure clarity and comprehensiveness.
• Define requirements for environments, data, resources, and tools, and design reusable test scripts for streamlined processes. 

Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant IT Tertiary Qualification (software development etc)
• 2-5 years’ experience in a testing or similar role
• Mobile testing experience 
• Automation testing (advantageous)
• ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Qualification (advantageous)

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Manual testing
• Understanding of the SDLC and how QA fits into the process
• Experience in using industry standard test management tools (e.g. JIRA / Zephyr, Confluence, DevOps)
• API or Mobile device testing experience
• Knowledge of IT and basic SQL skills
• Has knowledge of QA and bug testing tools and testing methodologies
• Working knowledge of test management software
• Basic test case scripting
• Understands test automation frameworks and tests
• Basic knowledge of SQL query and data analysis level 

COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES:

• Attention to detail
• Committed to delivering high-quality work
• Taking ownership of work delivered
• Motivated
• Good problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Understanding of the SDLC and how QA fits into the process