Test Analyst

SUMMARY:
Datonomy Solution are seeking a Test Analyst

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a Test Analyst

Job description

• Participate and contribute to business area initiatives and operating plans
• Understand the project and test requirements
• Attend meetings regularly, as required by the project
• Understand the basic principles of testing and how to construct, design and schedule test cases, scenarios and scripts within various test levels and test types.
• Apply effective problem-solving
• Liaise with team to achieve resolution of issues identified
• Report any problems or issues to test lead for necessary action
• Ensure operational efficiency
• Conduct test case execution, including smoke-testing and sanity-testing
• Update the test results (provide evidence)
• Log defects in the tracking tool
• Re-test fixes and related functionality
• Prepare test data through the application to test automation tools or manual
• Support automation tools
• Review test packs with test analysts to ensure understanding of the test cases and
• Run automation test scripts for functional and regression test cases
• Record results and perform detailed initial root cause investigation communicate test results
• Monitor and maintain processes and procedures
• Prepare the test setup and data
• Prepare / update the test case documentation to agreed procedures and standards

Minimum requirements

• Relevant 3 year tertiary or NQF aligned qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a software test environment involving test execution and identification of faults
• Good knowledge of structured test methods and processes
• Experience in business or systems analysis advantageous
• ISEB / ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing Certification required  
• ISEB/ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Certification
• Mobile application testing experience preferable
• Knowledge of theIT landscape, including systemic understanding of key business linkages and dependencies
• Is aware of and responsive to internal and external events and influences on the technical landscape
• Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends and best practices, and apply findings
• Appropriately derives and organises the essence of information to draw solid conclusions
• Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved
• Proactively approaches others to obtain missing information
• Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects
• Clearly defines objectives and translates them into workable activities
• Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed
• Listens attentively and checks understanding of the message being received.
• Prepares written reports and briefs and communicates ideas clearly.
• Speaks fluently in team meetings when presenting information.
• Discusses issues and exchanges information with partners to identify areas of mutual interest and benefit.
• Genuinely cultivates personal bonds with colleagues in order to enhance performance throughout the organisation.
• Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Anticipates change and continuously remains prepared for change
• Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to adapt to change

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