Test Analyst at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited

Role Purpose    

• Apply appropriate testing methodologies, scripts and test plans at certain stages of the development cycle to ensure that systems and applications function optimally, To assess computer hardware and software during the development phase to verify that the system or product meets defined technical specifications.
• Also, to detect and correct any overlooked issues, ensuring the product functions effectively and meets quality standards before it is released to the market.

Requirements    

Qualifications: 

• Grade 12 / Matric (Essential)
• Relevant IT Qualification (Essential)
• Relevant ISTQB / Software testing certification

Experience:

• 2-4 years relevant IT experience (essential)
• 2-3 years testing experience (essential)
• Exposure to working in a software development environment (essential)
• 3 - 5 years experience as a Test Analyst at least 2 years experience working with computer software, coding and test techniques and programming

Knowledge: 

• Proven experience in test planning, test case design, execution, and reporting
• Experience with test automation, including creating and maintaining automated test scripts
• Hands on experience in identifying, logging, and tracking defects throughout the defect lifecycle
• Experience with automation tools (i.e, Katalon, BrowserStack Quick Test Professional, Unified Functional Testing, Selenium, Postman, Rest-assured, SoapUI)Experienced in the use of Bug life-cycle management software, such as Jira and QTestSolid web UI and back-end testing experience Preferably scripting experience such as Java/Java Scripting

Duties & Responsibilities    

INTERNAL PROCESS:

• Keep abreast of latest IT trends and practices to optimise service offering.
• Oversee the complete test cycle of software development, from requirements testing to user acceptance and release testing.
• Operationalise testing strategy in line with best practice standards to ensure alignment between testing and development activities.
• Define testing objectives and quality criteria to plan for testing at different stages of the development cycle to reduce potential for error. Execute end to end functional tests and utilise developed automated tests to ensure optimal functioning of applications in line with business requirements.
• Manage the testing operation of systems or applications under controlled conditions and evaluate the results against expectations.
• Apply an understanding of distributed systems to configure test environments and execute test plans in line with business requirements. Manage test cases, test designs, service and support documentation to ensure that testing and support of applications are accurate and meet expectations.
• Evaluate and understand software and applications functionality to determine appropriate test methodologies relative to the application being tested.
• Implement defect tracking and test case management systems to document test sets, defects and record test case execution results.
• Collaborate with the software development team or operations team to troubleshoot and remediate issues in production environments to drive quality and performance of systems or applications.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure that all testing related work is carried out as per defined standards and procedures.
• Document UAT test scenarios, test cases and test scripts with the business analysis team to ensure business requirements are met.

Competencies    

• Examining Information: Analyses and processes information asks probing questions strives to find solutions to problems.
• Interpreting Data: Interprets data rationally by quantifying issues applies technology as a means to evaluating data evaluates information objectively.
• Developing Expertise: Is open to taking up learning opportunities is quick in acquiring knowledge and skills develops expertise by updating specialist knowledge.
• Articulating Information: Is articulate in giving presentations is eloquent and explains things well projects social confidence when articulating information.
• Challenging Ideas: Prepared to disagree and question assumptions challenges ideas and established views comfortable arguing own perspective.
• Team Working: Works participatively with others is democratic and encourages team contributions collaboratively involves others in decision making.
• Managing Tasks: Manages tasks by being organised and methodical plans activities systematically sets priorities for tasks.
• Producing Output: Is focused on activity and works quickly keeps busy and maintains productivity is comfortable multi-tasking to produce output. 

Closing Date    

• 2026/08/10