One of South Africa’s leading companies in the Media and Entertainment space is on the lookout for a skilled and experienced Test Analyst.
This customer service orientated person will be working within the Digital Industry – a creative and evolving technological atmosphere that is centred on delivering the best entertainment through leading edge web hosting environments.
 
If you think you could work in this environment, then you should know that you’ll be compiling test suites and procedures that cover functional, navigational, regression, integration and stress testing. Does that make sense? If so, you’re in the right place… keep reading. Provided you have a solid knowledge of web hosting platforms and can generate test cases according to the needs and complexity for web based applications and websites.
 
The Team
The team is the thread that holds everything together; our Client is a tight-knit group of industry professionals who are totally clued up on what’s what in the digital realm. They are never short of jokes, geeky anecdotes or coffee and they need someone who will fit in with their “family”. They need someone who wants to become part of the unit… not someone who likes to work as a lone hero. Is this you? Are you looking for an innovative, driven and evolving environment? This could be the place for you…
 
This Is What You’ll Be Getting Up To
By this stage, you’re confident you have the background to support the role and you’re sure you’ll fit in with the team. So, let’s tell you a little more about what you’ll be getting up to.

• As mentioned previously, you’ll need to compile test suites and procedures to cover functional, navigational, regression, integration and stress testing
• Review specifications, extract business rules, compile test plans
• Generate test cases according to the needs and complexity of web based applications and websites
• Liaise with product owners, scrum masters, business analysts, developers and quality assurance during product development and testing phases, through to production and maintenance
• Generate accurate and comprehensive test reports for presentation to business
• Ensure that all testing documentation and wiki repository remains current
• Utilise defect tracking mechanisms and drive issues with relevant parties
• Keep abreast of emerging software testing methodologies and practices
• Contribute to process improvement strategy and the driving of implementation
• Actively communicate user experience (UX) improvement recommendations to the team, steering the organisation towards market fit
• Knowledge and exposure to web testing automation frameworks and web service testing is advantageous
• Knowledge and exposure to load or performance testing on hosted services with focus on open source tools is also advantageous

 
Do You Check All The Boxes?
You’ll need to have the right qualifications and background in order to complete the role effectively. They will be checking for these:

• Bachelor Degree or National Diploma preferred in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or similar
• Software Testing certification
• UX, usability, human computer interaction or similar certification an advantage

 
They will also be looking for someone who can display knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• QA best practice
• Understanding of web hosting platforms
• Agile development methodology and scrum
• SQL and XML experience
• Cross-browser challenges on both PC and Mac
• Understanding of web-based social network concepts and functionality
• Minimum two years’ experience with web and cross-browser testing
• Software development background an advantage
• Cross platform application testing (iOS, Android, Windows Mobile, Blackberry, PC, Mac an advantage)

 
Will You Fit In?
Your personal traits will determine whether or not you’ll fit in with and as one of the team and a part of the furniture.

• You’ll display great attention to detail, logical ability and decisiveness
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills are a must
• Be able to prioritise and manage tasks at hand
• Risk assessment and good problem solving skills
• Listening skills, good sense of judgement
• Customer focused
• Lateral thinking and creativity with a thirst for learning and a will for knowledge sharing
• Achievement oriented, displaying initiative
• Drive and energy, self-confidence, perseverance
• The ability to withstand pressure with deadline based delivery
• Self-motivated and able to handle criticism
• Flexibility and happy to commit to overtime when required
• Personal accountability mentality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 
Quite a lot to get a handle on, but if they form a part of your personality, it’ll be a breeze!
If you’re still with us and you know you’ve got what it takes to take on this role, then apply now!

How to apply:
Send your CV in WORD .
Please, no telephonic applications. If the job is advertised, it is available.
If you have not heard from us within 14 days then your application has not been successful on this occasion. In this instance we will retain your CV and be in contact with you when an opportunity in line with your career progression arises.