Permanent Senior QA Analyst – Pepkor Vacancies
Job Description
Pepkor Vacancies – Senior QA Analyst
Job Description
Responsibilities:
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Design and develop both manual and automated test cases in compliance with established standards.
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Provide insights and feedback to improve and refine quality assurance processes.
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Conduct in-depth problem-solving and root cause analysis to address defects effectively.
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Track defects from discovery through resolution, ensuring prompt closure.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QA department.
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Stay current with emerging testing tools and technologies, evaluating their applicability for the team.
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Apply quality testing principles throughout the Agile product lifecycle.
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Develop and maintain robust testing frameworks to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
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Present demos of testing strategies and results to stakeholders and team members.
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Work independently without supervision, demonstrating strong ownership of tasks.
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Coach and mentor junior team members, providing guidance on complex projects.
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Provide accurate time estimates for work and deliverables.
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Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, collaborating with software and systems teams for application testing, including system, unit, regression, load, and acceptance testing.
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Effectively manage relationships with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
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5-8 years of experience in a testing or similar role.
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ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Qualification.
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Experience in project management and QA methodology.
Technical Skills:
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Expertise in manual testing.
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Solid understanding of the SDLC and how QA integrates into the process.
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Experience with industry-standard test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Zephyr, Confluence, DevOps).
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Experience in API or mobile device testing.
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Basic knowledge of IT and SQL.
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Familiarity with QA and bug testing tools and testing methodologies.
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Experience with test management software.
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Basic skills in test case scripting.
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Understanding of test automation frameworks and their application.
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Basic knowledge of SQL queries and data analysis.
Competencies / Attributes:
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Exceptional attention to detail.
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Strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.
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Takes full ownership of deliverables.
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Highly motivated with a proactive approach.
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Excellent problem-solving skills.
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Collaborative team player.
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
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In-depth understanding of the SDLC and the role of QA within it.
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