Technical Test Analyst

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB002624/SS

Date posted:

Friday, August 1, 2025

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

Salary:

800000 Annually

SUMMARY:
We're looking for a Technical Test Analyst who can lead the charge in end-to-end manual and automated testing of our business and digital solutions. You’ll ensure functionality, performance, reliability, and integration across our ecosystem are bulletproof - all while contributing to continuous improvement and quality standards.

POSITION INFO:
Are you a driven Test Analyst with a passion for both automation and quality assurance? Do you thrive in Agile environments and have a knack for uncovering gaps before they become costly defects? If so, we want you on our team.

If you're passionate about testing, automation, and delivering high-quality solutions that make a difference - we'd love to hear from you.

Duties:

Perform full-spectrum testing (manual and automated) across UI, APIs, and integrated systems.
Build and maintain automation frameworks and regression test suites.
Collaborate in Agile teams to define test plans, scenarios, and acceptance criteria.
Support the refinement of user stories, ensuring they meet testability standards.
Ensure solutions meet business and technical requirements through robust QA practices.
Conduct testing of big data sets and validate output accuracy.
Provide test coverage visibility, defect metrics, and suggest QA process improvements.
Drive ownership of code quality and collective responsibility for testing in the team.
Champion best practices in test automation, defect prevention, and Agile QA culture.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)
Degree inBSc / Information Technology (preferred).
ISTQB/ISEB Certification(advantageous).

Experience:

6+ years total in software testing, with 4+ years in automation.
1+ year API testing experience.
Strong UI Test Automation scripting experience.
Experience with tools such as Selenium, Postman, JMeter, TestNG, etc. (minimum 4 years combined).
Hands-on SQL skills and familiarity with data validation.
Business Process Automation and Agile methodology experience required.
Previous financial services or investment experience is highly preferred.
Strong exposure to a variety of testing tools, environments, and project types.

Skills & Competencies:

Skilled in end-to-end test automation and execution.
Solid understanding of API and UI testing frameworks.
Analytical mindset with the ability to think outside the box.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure.
Highly organised with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Collaborative team player with a passion for quality and continuous learning.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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