Senior QA Analyst (Western Cape) at Flash Group

Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop both manual and automated test cases in adherence to established standards.
• Offer insights and feedback to refine and enhance quality assurance standards.
• Conduct thorough problem-solving and root cause analysis to address defects effectively.
• Track defects from discovery through resolution, ensuring timely closure.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QA organization.
• Stay updated on emerging testing tools and technologies, researching and evaluating their applicability.
• Incorporate quality testing principles throughout the Agile product lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain robust testing frameworks to support comprehensive test coverage.
• Showcase work by presenting demos to stakeholders and team members.
• Ability to work independently with no supervision
• Coaches and mentors others
• Ability to guide complex projects
• Provides accurate estimates with work.
• Ability to work on multiple initiatives
• Collaborate with software/systems personnel in application testing, such as system, unit, regression, load, and acceptance testing methods.
• Managing stakeholders effectively

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 5-8 years’ experience in a testing or similar role
• ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Qualification 
• Experience in project management & QA methodology

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