Test Analyst

4 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa TFG Infotec Full time

Position Description:

Foschini Group (TFG) is looking for a Test Analyst to join its Store Experience product team

As one of South Africa’s leading independent retailers, TFG is proud to offer a comprehensive portfolio of retail brands that cover clothing, footwear, jewellery, sportswear, mobile phones and technology products and home stores. We strive to be leaders in the fashion and lifestyle sectors of the retail industry in Africa. Our diverse brands allow us to push the boundaries of the retail industry in new and innovative ways – helping us to achieve our goal.

TFG has built the business through innovative differentiation, new business development, acquisition and expansion, and is dedicated to the development and implementation of world-class IT systems, infrastructure and optimised processes.

The Team is looking for an experienced Test Analyst to join the Infotec Testing team to enable quality solutions through agile testing with the product team and maintain an automation framework as part of the greater quality assurance strategic initiatives.

Your key areas of responsibility will include:

Working within the Store Experience product team with software engineers, product owner and testers to support our business strategic needs as part of the Customer portfolio within Infotec. 

  • Writing SQL code for testing and QA purposes
  • Analysis of requirements and technical documents to extract test cases
  • Test estimation for project planning within a Scrum delivery framework
  • Creating, executing, and monitoring test plans
  • Test system solutions as part of the defined QA process and methodology for the Testing teams working across the Customer & Insights portfolio.
  • Test in phases: Functional (system) testing, System Integration Testing and Regression Testing
  • API technical testing using payloads to execute in SoapUI or POSTMAN
  • Root cause analysis and problem-solving
  • Exposure to automated scripting and frameworks
  • System integration testing with peer systems and teams
  • Gathering and certifying data for regression testing activities, including coordination of regression testing, and interpreting the results for software releases.
  • Creation and review of testing documentation such as specifications, testing plans, validation reports, and of other software QC related documents as necessary.
  • Building the test packs for all phases of the project thus allowing reuse for further releases
  • Reviewing business and system requirements to ensure testability and to identify issues early
  • Preparing test plans and test schedules
  • Designing test cases and test scenarios to effectively test systems and applications
  • Applying test methods, techniques, and standards, including interalia functional testing; usability testing; load testing; regression testing; and performance testing
  • Executing test cases to evaluate system quality and mitigate risk
  • Performing a variety of different functional and non-functional testing types
  • Identifying and investigating issues
  • Participate and run defect management process

Your key performance areas will be:

  • Work closely with Scrum teams as part of an Agile development process
  • Reviewing business and system requirements, including agile stories, to ensure testability and to identify issues early
  • Preparing test plans and test schedules
  • Designing test cases and test scenarios to effectively test systems and applications
  • Applying test methods, techniques and standards
  • Executing test cases to evaluate system quality and mitigate risk
  • Performing a variety of different functional and non-functional testing types
  • Maintenance and extension of the test automation suite
  • Identifying and investigating issues, including triaging with Product Owners and Developers
  • Manage defects through to resolution
  • Monitoring and reporting on testing progress, as well as system quality
  • Interacting with different companies, including 3rd party vendors and service providers

To qualify for this position, you will need:

  • Bachelor’s degree with Computer Science, Information Systems or National Diploma in Information Technology
  • Minimum 4 years test experience in a Test Analyst role working in an Agile delivery team following Scrum
  • Minimum 2 years experience testing systems in a multi-tier architecture
  • ISTQB Foundation certification
  • Exposure to system integration solutions
  • An understanding of the role that testing plays in Waterfall and Agile development projects
  • Exposure to a range of technical tools to aid testing effort e.g. SOAPUI, Postman
  • Experience in using test management tools e.g. JIRA, Microsoft Test Manager (TFS) or Microsoft Azure
  • Solid experience using database management system example SQL Server or Oracle with the ability to read and write SQL queries and understand database structures and tables

Essential skills to be successful in this role:

  • Critical Thinker
  • Time Management
  • Ability to work well with others in a team or on own
  • Adaptability – can interchange between “multiple hats” to support project needs
  • Test Planning and Test Analysis
  • 2 years SQL scripting experience
  • Black and white box testing

Experience and | or knowledge that will be to your advantage:

  • SOAPUI, Postman
  • Knowledge of programming Languages i.e. C#, Python, Java
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, HTTP
  • Azure DevOps exposure (CI/CD pipelines, Test Case Management)
  • ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst
  • ISTQB Agile Tester
Please ensure your line manager is aware and supports your application.
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

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