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Software Test Analyst

Job Ref
279765
Job Type
Permanent
Employer Type
Recruitment Agency
Date Added 8 Aug 2018
Expiry Date 5 Sep 2018
* There have been 63 applications to this job.
* This job has been viewed 5227 times.
Employer:
BCX 1

Location:
Gauteng

Salary:
Market related

Benefits:


Role details:
Purpose of the job:

The main objective of the Software Test Analyst is to ensure that all testing deliverables are made to Customers on-time, within budget, and right first time, to ensure complete Customer Satisfaction. The Software Test Analyst reports into the Software Test Lead.
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Outputs of this job
Produce test documentation and estimates for the implementation of quality software within the agreed timeframes
Tests software according to UCS TS testing standards and testing strategy
Execute program update roll-outs
Provides feedback to management and all stakeholders on testing process
Communicates, coaches and provides input to Developers, Business Analysts, Support, and other Testers to contribute to a quality system and a productive team
Assists 2nd line, 3rd line support and customer with trouble shooting, to ensure complete Client satisfaction
Maintains up to date QA and UAT environment
Maintains up to date UCS software administration requirements

Tasks that needs to be performed in this job
Thoroughly reviews business requirements and provides input back to the test lead, application designer and business analysts, against the specification as well as the customer’s existing customised solution (Unit and Integration Testing)
Obtains a clear understanding of the business requirement in conjunction with the Team Leader or Business Analyst or Developer
Provides accurate testing estimates for quotation to the client and prioritisation of deliverables
Documents test plans and creates test cases for the team against specifications and existing solution according to UCS test standards
Performs a testing risk analysis on required software changes
Create and maintain regression test plan and test cases
Thoroughly test solution according to schedule or agreed deadlines, against the specification, test plans as well as the customer’s existing customised solution (Unit and Integration Testing)
Communicate with developers timeously on bugs/issues experienced and record all findings as per agreed documenting process
Perform complete and accurate regression testing on all customer scenarios
Manage time management and perform testing in line with testing schedule and agreed priorities
Addresses issues by being empathetic and pro-active
Provide timeous feedback to test lead/development manager on delays, bugs/issues uncovered to allow for prioritisation
Assists with the growth and increased understanding of business analysts, developers, support, and other testers on testing practices, techniques and business ip
Provides input, assistance and guidance to the team when required
Shares work-related knowledge and experiences
Grows own skills and knowledge
Provides input, assistance and guidance to customers when required on implementation of software
Acts in a professional manner when dealing with internal/external customers and team
Assists with support queries efficiently and within agreed timeframes
Troubleshooting of problems or solution implementation
Perform bug resolution process with speed and efficiency
Ensure that QA test environment is updated timeously and supports all testing requirements
Releases builds/test databases to Customer UAT environment under authorisation from test lead or development manager
Ensures that all work done is accurately captured against SRs
Provides and submits timeous, accurate UCS administration requirements

Job Requirements -
Knowledge required to do this job
Some knowledge of programming language, standards and syntax
Good understanding of programming concepts and design methodology within the UCS TS framework
Good understanding of the UCS TS software development cycle
Good understanding of Testing Techniques
Excellent understanding of change control system
Good understanding of the client’s business processes
Good Financial/Retail knowledge
Knowledge of the operating system/s
Basic understanding of hardware
Comprehensive understanding of application framework

Skills / Abilities required to do the job
Ability to test software according to spec
Ability to analyse and resolve problems
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work co-operatively with other people (Team Member)
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to adapt flexibly to change
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to plan and organise effectively
Administrative Skills
People Skills

Personal Attributes that would be desirable in this job
Passionate about quality
Innovative and creative
Proactive
Logical and objective thinker
Systematic and methodical
Takes pride in work
Good interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Energetic, dynamic and enthusiastic
Supportive team player
Achievement driven
Self starter and self motivator
Not a ‘clock watcher’
Stress tolerance
Attention to detail
Empathetic
Maintain staff discipline and good staff morale
Keen to learn, and to share knowledge and experiences
Respond well to authority
Motivational ability
Mentoring/coaching ability

Next Level of competency within hierarchy:
Senior Software Tester
Test Lead



 
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