Technical Test Analyst at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• A self-driven & strong Technical Test Analyst is sought by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services based in the Northern Suburbs.
• You core role will be to contribute to the Technical Testing function (Manual and Automated) to meet testing requirements while performing software testing (Frontend, Backend Testing and Data Validations) to complement existing UI Testing.
• Applicants will need Grade 12/Matric, Maths, an ISEB / ISTQB Testing qualification or equivalent, 3+ years relevant work experience with proficiency in Selenium & Java.

DUTIES:

• Contribute to the Technical Testing function (Manual and Automated) to meet testing requirements.
• Perform software testing (Frontend, Backend Testing and Data Validations) to complement existing UI Testing.
• Ability to operate independently while delivering work outputs that meet the quality and standards as dictated by the employer.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Maths.
• ISEB / ISTQB Testing qualification or equivalent.
• 3+ Years work experience in an IT Test environment.
• A good understanding of automation testing tools and testing web-based software applications using the following technologies or similar: Selenium and Java.
• Coding skills preferably in Java/Javascript.
• Test Automation knowledge.
• Capable of performing OS, VM and software installations.
• Experience in creating and maintaining testing environments.

Desirable –

• ISTQB Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst qualification.
• Experience working with Network Simulation tools, e.g. MIMIC, GNS.
• Linux skills.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Entrepreneurial initiative (self-starter).
• High degree of professionalism.
• Strong sense of ownership.
• Deadline driven.
• Passion, drive and ability to learn new skills.
• Team orientated as well as an ability to work independently.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well organized.