Senior Software Quality Analyst

 

Recruiter:

Augment and Recruit

Job Ref:

JHB000027/DG

Date posted:

Friday, February 11, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
Our Client, a company with a focus on Gaming Software Architecture, Solutions, Media/Marketing and Online campaigns is currently on the market for a well rounded and multi skilled Senior Software Quality Analyst to join their growing team

Responsibilities/Key Performance Areas:

  • Develop and establish quality assurance measures and testing standards for new applications, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout their development/product lifecycles.
  • Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential trouble areas in IT systems and projects across the organization.
  • Liaise with vendors and suppliers in assessing applications and/or systems under consideration for purchase.
  • Analyse documentation and technical specifications of any new application under deployment or consideration to determine its intended functionality.
  • Conduct internal audits to measure and assure adherence to established QA standards for software development, application integration, and information system performance, and corresponding documentation.
  • Create and execute test plans and scripts that will determine optimal application performance according to specifications.
  • Verify and revise quality assurance standards as needed.
  • Ensure that testing activities allow applications to meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfil end-user requirements, and identify existing or potential issues.
  • Collaborate with software/systems personnel in application testing, such as system, unit, regression, load, and acceptance testing methods.
  • Make recommendations for improvement of applications to programmers and software developers or engineers.
  • Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management.
  • Conduct internal audits to measure and assure adherence to established QA standards for software development, application integration, and information system performance, and corresponding documentation.
  • Create and execute test plans and scripts that will determine optimal application performance according to specifications.
  • Verify and revise quality assurance standards as needed.
  • Ensure that testing activities allow applications to meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfil end-user requirements, and identify existing or potential issues.
  • Collaborate with software/systems personnel in application testing, such as system, unit, regression, load, and acceptance testing methods.
  • Make recommendations for improvement of applications to programmers and software developers or engineers.
  • Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management.
  • Test any new software to ensure integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and technical specifications.
  • Analyse formal test results in order to discover and report any defects, bugs, errors, configuration issues, and interoperability flaws.
  • Assist in the development of change control processes, practices, and guidelines for new and existing technologies.
  • Participate in developing, distributing, and coordinating in-depth end-user reviews for modified and new systems or applications.
  • Influence, develop and mentor a team of information technology professionals and administrators by demonstrating strong leadership skills to foster teamwork and support career growth
  • Work with management teams to foster a high performance culture.


JOB DESCRIPTION:

Skills and Attributes:
  • Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent listening, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
  • Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Requirements and Qualifications
  • 7 years + in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of quality assurance standards for software testing in the gaming industry.
  • University graduate degree specializing in software engineering, computer science, or business administration

 

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