Cape Town: Intermediate Test Analyst posted by iOCO Digital Pty Lty

We are seeking an Intermediate Test Analyst to join our growing team of technology consultants. This role is ideal for someone with solid manual testing experience, a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, and a proactive approach to quality assurance. You will be involved in the full testing lifecycle, contributing to the delivery of high-quality software solutions for our clients.

What you’ll do:

• Have a good understanding of web-based testing, including front-end validation and content verification.
• Be strong in regression testing, ensuring consistent functionality across site updates and releases.
• Have experience working with test management tools (e.g., HP ALM-QC, JIRA) to manage and track test cases and defects.
• Some AEM exposure or an understanding of content publishing workflows would be beneficial.
• Perform functional testing based on business requirements, including test design and execution in an Agile environment.
• Create, maintain, and update test cases using tools such as Quality Center (QC), ALM, Azure DevOps, or XRay.
• Execute manual testing across various test phases:
• Investigate and assist in resolving production defects and incidents through targeted testing.
• Conduct back-end testing using SQL queries on Oracle and SQL Server databases.
• Apply risk-based testing techniques to prioritize test coverage on complex systems.
• Perform API testing using tools such as Postman, SOAP UI, and Rest Assured.
• Support mobile testing efforts (manual or automated using Appium) experience preferred.
• Use Jira for defect tracking and Agile collaboration.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Your Expertise:

• 5+ years of experience in manual testing within Agile teams
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and testing methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience within the retail industry will be beneficial

Qualifications:

• Matric certificate (required)
• ISTQB Foundation Certification (required)
• Relevant IT qualification (degree or diploma)