Software Quality Assurance Specialist

7 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa PBT Group Full time
Job Description

The Software Test Analyst will be responsible for end-to-end software quality assurance, ensuring that applications meet defined quality standards within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Define and execute comprehensive test scenarios, both manual and automated, to ensure software quality.
  • Work collaboratively with Business Analysts to understand business requirements and translate them into test cases.
  • Validate functional and non-functional test requirements, including performance and security testing.
  • Prepare test data and set up test environments to align with project requirements.
  • Conduct impact analysis when introducing software changes.
  • Identify, document, and track software defects, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Apply best practices in software and hardware testing, reporting, and software quality assurance (SQA).
  • Ensure testing efforts align with industry standards and best practices.
  • Support and mentor junior testers within the team.

Requirements:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Software Testing or Information Technology.
  • 6+ years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA) testing within a business context.
  • Strong understanding of the end-to-end testing process, including test planning, execution, and defect management.
  • Experience with impact analysis related to software changes.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Experience in working with various software domains and testing methodologies.
  • Understanding of different testing efforts, including functional, integration, system, regression, and performance testing.
  • Strong SQL querying skills and experience with database testing

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Experience in a continuous delivery (CI/CD) environment.
  • Hands-on experience with test automation tools.
  • Exposure to financial or banking systems.
  • Ability to supervise and mentor testers and test analysts.
  • Key Competencies:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.


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