IT API Test Automation Analyst - ISTQB/SQL - Tshwane

SUMMARY:
IT API Test Automation Analyst - ISTQB/SQL - Tshwane

POSITION INFO:

IT API Test Automation Analyst – ISTQB / SQL - Tshwane

Introduction:

We require the services of an API Test Automation Analyst in our Development and Engineering division. The role calls for a self-starter with strong communication skills and the ability to work at all levels within the business. The successful candidate will facilitate test automation within the testing team, ensuring software quality, functionality, and reliability.

Minimum Requirements:

- ISTQB Foundation Testing Certification (Non-negotiable).
- ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst certification (advantageous).
- Relevant IT degree or diploma.
- Training in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
- Training in ReadyAPI, SOAPUI, and Visual Studio.
- Experience writing custom test applications.
- Strong background in SQL for data-driven testing.
- Experience with Git repositories and branching strategies.
- Proven expertise in automated test case development, estimation, and maintenance.
- Experience developing test cases and scenarios from requirements.
- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality assurance.
- Sound understanding of QA & QC concepts across the SDLC.
- Knowledge of test metrics and their application in decision-making.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage across functions.
- Flexibility to work extended hours when required.

Attributes:

- Highly adaptive and able to thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.
- Motivated, self-driven, and accountable.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality delivery.
- Cross-functional expertise with the ability to lead when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Strategy / Planning:

- Develop test plans, approaches, and scope for automation efforts.
- Provide test estimates for projects.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing methodology.
- Establish and implement an approach for managing test data.

Requirements Management:

- Review and analyze functional requirements for completeness and clarity.
- Translate business capabilities into effective testing scenarios.
- Ensure traceability from requirements to test cases.

Test Development & Execution:

- Define automation targets and objectives with the Team Lead.
- Develop test cases, test scripts, and scenarios to achieve proper coverage.
- Execute scenario-based test cases and manage own test activities.
- Identify and prepare necessary test data.
- Perform quality assessment using metrics and analysis.

Reporting & Metrics:

- Provide input to standard test metrics and reporting.
- Track coverage and clearance of test cases.
- Work with project and test teams to report progress and resolve issues.

Defect Management:

- Debug and execute test scripts against defined test targets.
- Analyze test failures and prioritize logged defects with the development team.
- Ensure defects are tracked through to resolution.

Salary offer: Negotiable