Test Analyst II - Brackenfell at Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives
Coordinate and execute Test case generation and review (medium to high complexity and scale):

• Work alongside the Test Manager / Senior Test Analyst, and the Application specialist to identify what to test by translating functional and business requirement specifications into testable test plans and test cases.
• Identify and document key test scenarios and cases of high complexity and scale.
• Determine test prerequisites, test criteria, and record expected results.
• Review final test cases with Test Lead / Test Manager and obtain sign-off. 

Test prerequisites compilation:

• Identify and obtain required test materials (test data), and the required test environment
• Ensure test environment setup (i.e., test server access and test logins), and prepare test results pack for results recording and sign-off.
• Review final test cases with Test Manager and obtain sign-off. 

Test execution and recording: 

• Follow the written test case/ specification & record test results. 
• Compare actual results against expected results. 
• Record pass/fail status of each test case. 
• Report, record and assign defects identified.
• Retest and update on fixed defects. 
• Execute regression tests on more complex projects.
• Maintain the test environments by performing end to end system testing, also performance testing in some cases on more complex projects. 

Maintenance of high quality and accuracy:

• Understand the applications under test and ensure that it meets the necessary expectations as defined by business. 
• Execute Quality Assurance of all relevant testing activities. 
• Maintenance of test documentations to reflect current system operations. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Support Test Analysts I to ensure accurate test documentation.
• Support improvement of testing process and initiatives.

Ensure Test status updates:

• Provide feedback to the development team and ensure the work is carried out in accordance with the schedule and the quality requirements. 
• Inform Test Lead / Management of any negative trends in the quality of software in pre- and post-production. 
• Provide estimates and feedback to the Test Lead for project scheduling purposes. 
• Ensure effective communication with key stakeholders. 
• Prepare input to and maintain test tracking report on more complex projects. 

Test closure activities:

• Ensure test completion on more complex projects - no outstanding high-risk issues, defect have been fixed and retested or deferred or accepted as permanent restrictions. 
• Handover test artifacts to people who need it in the future, e.g., maintenance or support teams. 
• Participate in more complex project retrospectives and contribute and document lessons learned. 
• Archive test work products, like test results, test logs, test status reports etc.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or a related field.  
• Formal software testing training (e.g., ISEB, ISTQB CTFL). 
• Advanced testing certified (e.g., ISTQB CTAL)

Experience

• +4 years’ experience as a Senior Test Analyst with demonstrable experience with manual testing, SQL experience and testing in an Agile environment.  
• Strong knowledge of functional testing, system testing, integration testing, regression testing.  
• Thorough knowledge of structured test methods and processes. 
• Proven experience of testing complex user interfaces. 
• Excellent understanding of testing concepts and the role of QA within Agile development methodology / Scrum management techniques.  
• Experience with API testing, Automated testing tools and Remedy or similar CM experience.  
• Testing experience in a retail environment. 
• Knowledge of systems performance testing, user acceptance testing.
• Experience of testing using an automated test tool such as QC and QTP/Selenium/Test Complete/Robot Framework or any other.