Test Automation Analyst at Tracker Connect (Pty) Ltd

Introduction

• TRACKER requires the services of an API Test Automation Analyst in the Development and Engineering division. We require a self-starter with an outgoing personality and the ability to communicate at all levels. The successful candidate will be required to facilitate test automation within the testing team.

Job description

• Responsible for designing, developing, and executing quality assurance and control processes, test strategies, test plans and test cases that verify software conformance to defined acceptance criteria.
• In addition to functional and regression testing, the Test Analyst is responsible for quality assurance of non-functional areas such as data integrity and fault finding on systems.
• Responsibilities include but not limited to, linking test cases to business/systems requirements to ensure traceability, execute test cases, log defects and the creation of test ware.

DUTIES:

Test Strategy/approach/plan:

• Develop test plan, approach and scope for automation efforts.
• Provide test estimate input for projects.
• Provides input to continuously improve test methodology.
• Establishes and implements an approach for managing test data.

Requirements Management:

• Reviews functional requirements.
• Analyze requirements for completeness, correctness and clarity, to drive the testing effort.
• Has a clear grasp of capabilities that business wants to establish, to shape scenarios.

Developing Test Scenarios:

• Define automation targets and objectives with Team Lead.
• Analyses and develops the proper test coverage with the stakeholders.
• Traces requirements to test cases to verify test coverage.

Test Execution:

• Manage own test preparation and execution activities.
• Identify and create necessary test data.
• Executes scenario-based test cases.
• Analyze metrics for quality assessment.

Reporting:

• Traces coverage and clearance.
• Provides input to standard test metrics and reporting.
• Works within the project team and test team to address issues and report status.

Defect Management:

• Debug the development and execution of test scripts against test targets.
• Analyze test failures.
• Priorities defects logged with development team.

Minimum requirements

• ISTQB – Foundation testing certification (Non - Negotiable)
• ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst is preferable.
• Relevant IT degree or diploma required.
• Has training in object-orientated Programming (OOP).
• Has training on ReadyAPI, SOAPUI and Visual Studio.
• Of the above testing experience should include, writing custom test apps.
• Experience in analyzing complex and technical design diagrams and specification.
• Experience in using SQL for Data Driven Testing.
• Experience in working with Git repositories and branching strategies.
• Experience in Automated test case development, estimation, and maintenance
• Extensive experience developing test cases and test scenarios from requirements.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
• Possess a good understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance concepts across the SDLC.
• Understands test metrics and how they are used for decision support.
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality.
• Will be part of a dynamic Back-Office team of self-motivated individuals.
• Demonstrates cross-functional expertise and be highly adaptive and flexible with the ability to thrive in a highly complex and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to lead and work independently, or function in a team as needed.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas across to team members.
• Willing to work extended hours.

Deadline:12th September,2025