SATIC Test Analyst - JHB at PwC South Africa

About the role 

• Our Test Practice is experiencing continuous success and growth. As part of this growth, we are seeking to recruit experienced Senior/Test Analysts at Senior Associate and Associate level to work with our software development teams to provide QA support to the development teams to automate tests to guide development. 
• Each project is different, but typically you can expect to be working on the following:
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices
• Proficiency in test planning, test case design, and test execution
• Experience in creating and maintaining test documentation, such as test plans, test scripts, and test reports
• Knowledge of various testing techniques, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing
• Familiarity with test management tools and defect tracking systems
• Ability to analyse requirements and design specifications to identify test scenarios and test cases
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve issues during testing
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise and manage multiple testing tasks
• Experience in test automation and knowledge of relevant tools and frameworks
• Understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies and their impact on testing processes
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in software testing.

Who we are looking for 

Essential Criteria 

• Strong background in software testing across many disciplines of testing including exploratory, functional, SIT, E2E, UAT and NFT
• Experience in driving manual and automated script-writing and testing including Java, Python and Selenium
• Experience in performance testing including use of JMeter and LoadRunner Cloud is desirable. 
• Experience using Azure DevOps, HP QC, JIRA and/or comparable platforms 
• Exposure to AI testing tools including Test Modeller, Virtuoso and Functionize desirable 
• Previous experience working in banking and financial services desirable
• Flexible, independent and self-motivated 
• Experience in supporting team success and motivating others to keep morale and performance high 
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Strong experience of iterative/incremental software delivery 
• Experience of working in fast paced environments to strict deadlines 
• Bachelor’s Degree or HNC in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience 
• ISTQB Foundation Certification desirable