Senior Test analyst- Retail - Contract

Our Client a global tech firm is seeking a Senior Test Analyst join their team in Cape town on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Test Analyst with hands-on testing expertise and proven experience in test execution for fast-paced project delivery. Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning, design, and execution of test strategies, test cases, and test scripts for functional and non-functional testing. Coordinate day-to-day testing activities for a small team of testers (including task assignment and progress tracking). Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and project managers to understand requirements and acceptance criteria. Conduct system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing across web, mobile, and backend systems. Identify, log, and manage defects, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with development teams. Ensure proper test coverage and risk-based prioritization of testing activities. Create and maintain test documentation and contribute to test process improvement initiatives. Support automation test efforts by working with automation testers or scripting basic automation where applicable. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior testers or contract resources as needed. Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous integration and delivery practices. Key Capabilities: Technical Competence: Strong understanding of test methodologies, software development life cycle (SDLC), and defect management tools. Leadership: Experience guiding small teams and coordinating test efforts across multiple projects or workstreams. Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams. Problem Solving: Skilled at identifying root causes of issues and suggesting pragmatic solutions. Detail Orientation: Strong focus on test accuracy, data validation, and quality assurance. Adaptability: Comfortable working in fast-paced, Agile environments with changing priorities. Critical Skills & Experience: 6 years of experience in software testing, with at least 12 years leading/coordinating a small test team. Solid experience in manual testing, with exposure to automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Postman, SoapUI). Proficient with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps, HP ALM). Experience testing retail, ERP, POS, CRM, or e-commerce systems is a strong advantage. Knowledge of SQL for data validation and backend testing. Understanding of API testing, integration points, and web/mobile testing considerations. Preferred Qualifications: ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Certification. Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and DevOps environments. Exposure to automation frameworks Experience with cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and microservices is a plus.

Location: Woodstock, ZA

Posted Date: 6/5/2025