Test Analyst

REPL

Cape Town

2d ago

We’re looking for experienced Test Analysts, with a background of working in Scrum or Test teams, to take responsibility for preparing and executing all test-related activities for the programme, across business process / functional and technical elements and report directly to the respective Test Lead.

As an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the value of an inclusive workforce and particularly encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.

What you’ll be doing :

Adhere to the documented strategy for the test programme or product, ensuring efficiency, visibility and quality control

Develop test conditions, scenarios, cases and scripts according to the specific test phases (e.g. System Test, Integration Test, etc.)

Utilise both manual and automated testing, as appropriate

Contribute to test planning

Perform test-related tasks as per the established plans for the key test deliverables, working with colleagues, suppliers and customer resources as required

Follow the defined approach and plan for specific test phases / sprints, including test preparation, execution and closure, and supporting monitoring and control processes

Adhere to the (test) environment management strategy and plan

Maintain a strong relationship with the key stakeholders and act as a point of contact for test-related activities across the product / programme and, especially, within the

Scrum or Test Team. Working alongside customer, integrator and third-party resources as appropriate.

Ensure customer requirements (functional and non-functional) are adequately defined and are met and ensure the quality of product / release is assessed and understood.

Adhere to the documented quality control and assurance processes for the test deliverables

Assist in the development of a high-performing team, alongside the other functional and technical consultants involved in test activities

Manage and maintain testware

Mentor colleagues and new starters

Provide out of hours (test) support where required.

What we’re looking for :

Hold ISTQB Foundation certificate

Prior experience as a test analyst

Proficient in BDD (Behaviour Driven Development)

Effective in both Waterfall and Agile Software development lifecycles

Working within a cross-functional team environment, with defined planning and control processes

Good communication skills with (internal and external) staff at all levels, including listening and providing answers

Ability to identify and manage risks and strong problem-solving skills

Experience of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

Self-organising, able to prioritise own workload and seek input from stakeholders when required.

Able to support REPL’s seven pillars of development. Usability, maintainability, availability, extensibility, scalability, security and portability.

It would be ideal if you had / a desire to learn about :

Understanding of quality management processes, including assurance

Project delivery experience, preferably in a retail environment

Experience with Point of Sale and Back-office systems, preferably in a design capacity

International work experience

Experience working in an Enterprise B2B and B2C mobile and web environment

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