Test Analyst (Contract) GautengHybrid ISB5201328

We are seeking an Advanced Test Analyst to join a high-impact DevOps team.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end quality assurance of backend applications within the Retail Vehicle Management Services (RVMS) portfolio.

Backend Testing Specialist: Design and execute comprehensive manual and automated test cases for complex backend services and APIs.

Defect Lifecycle Lead: Take ownership of identifying logging and tracking defects in Jira working closely with developers to ensure rapid resolution.

5 years of experience ensuring that global digital products meet strict performance security and functional standards before release.

Position Details:

• Contract Dates:to
• Location: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office Rotation
• Level: Advanced
• Experience: 5 years

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma or Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software testing.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery in a dedicated testing role.
• Experience working within a DevOps and Agile framework.

Essential Skills & Technologies:

• Extensive Experience in software testing methodologies and best practices.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle.
• Ability to design and execute test plans and test cases.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with API testing tools like Postman or SoapUI.
• Experience with Apache Kafka.
• Experience in manual or automated testing.
• Proficiency in using Kibana for data visualization.
• Familiarity with Grafana for monitoring and observability.
• Understanding of Quarkus framework for Java applications.
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

Advantageous Skills:

• Experience with performance testing tools like LoadRunner or JMeter.
• Knowledge of security testing practices and tools.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Understanding of database management and SQL.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with development teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans.
• Develop test strategies and plans for backend services ensuring alignment with project requirements tracked in Jira
• Create detailed test cases and scripts based on functional specifications and user stories in Jira ensuring comprehensive coverage of all backend functionalities
• Execute backend testing including unit testing integration testing and API testing to validate business logic and data processing
• Implement automated testing frameworks using tools such as Selenium JUnit or Postman and integrate them with CI/CD pipelines leveraging Argo for Kubernetes deployments
• Use OpenSearch and Elasticsearch to analyse logs and metrics enabling effective monitoring and troubleshooting of backend applications.
• Work closely with development teams DevOps and stakeholders to ensure backend services meet quality standards using Jira for tracking progress and issues.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of test cases results and defects in Jira ensuring traceability and compliance.

NB:

• South African citizens or residents are preferred. Applicants with valid work permits will also be considered.
• By applying you give iSanqa consent to process your personal information as per the POPI Act.

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