Software Testing Analyst

Recruiter:

wePlace

Job Ref:

JHB000807/AS

Date posted:

Monday, July 28, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Our client, an award-winning MedTech, is looking for a Software Testing Analyst to join their team.

POSITION INFO:

Job Purpose:

Ensure software compliance to required standards and specifications, as well as the quality, reliability, and efficiency of software applications, through manual testing processes. Where automated testing is feasible, assist with the implementation of automated testing tools, scripts and methodologies.

Minimum education (essential):

Qualification or certification in software testing

Minimum education (desirable):

Diploma/Degree in Software Related Area

Minimum applicable experience (years):

3 - 5 years

Required nature of experience:

Testing multiple platforms, including web and mobile based systems.
Documentation and maintenance of software test artifacts.
Using testing methodologies and techniques.
Coding experience in any language, but preferably HTML, JavaScript, Kotlin or Swift.
Selenium/Appium, Cypress, Zephyr, Browserstack, Test Project and JIRA experience would be advantageous.
Testing in an Agile environment - where Agile is the development methodology

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

Automated Test Tools and Platforms.
Software development life cycle (SDLC) and the software test life cycle (STLC).
Basic understanding of databases and SQL.
Common software failures and faults
JIRA agile processes
Ensuring conformity of web design
Smoke-, Functional-, Post deployment Testing
Automation of Testing Processes
Creating Test Cases.

Analysis and Planning 15%

Develop test designs, test processes, test cases, test data, test scenarios, test environment and prioritization of test activities at all stages of the development life cycle.
Develop and execute software testing plans, specific to the needs of each product or system, having analyzed the specific requirements for such a product or system.
Document software testing plans and reports.
Maintain documentation for testing

Software Testing & Programming 55%

Ensure that all work is tested, benchmarked and fulfils functional requirements before submitting for deployment.
Prepare test environments, examples and instructions.
Identify and facilitate issue resolution with functional and technical groups (including problem reproduction).
Execute tests in a repeatable manner for verification when Software Component Changes are made.
Document test results and communicate these back to the Team through verbal and written channels.
Plan and manage the complete test cycle of software development from requirements testing to user acceptance and release testing.
Carry out regular integration and compatibility testing of software against different versions of both iOS and Android devices, different mobile device brands, screen sizes and browsers.
Integration, functional and compatibility testing of hardware sets with software.
Ensure testing is completed to ensure products conform to requirements and standards.

Reporting & Documentation 20%

Collection and documentation of testing requirements, development of user stories, test cases, time estimates and work plans.
Assist in maintaining system and product change logs and release notes according to company standards.
Manage, track and update tasks on Jira.
Create templates for testing documentation and use cases
Keep testing documentation up to date and up to standard.
Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and testing of software.

Communication 10%

Provide timeous, efficient and effective feedback on task status to the team lead and team.
Proactively keep all stakeholders updated on progress, risks and problems.
Provide insight and feedback on queries regarding relevant projects and performance.
Prepare feedback and status reports for team meetings.

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