Eastern Cape: IT Quality Assurance Analyst posted by Hire Resolve

About the Role

Hire Resolve’s client is seeking an IT Quality Assurance Analyst to join their team in the Eastern Cape region. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality of business implementations through the IT department, working closely with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Create test cases based on documented business and technical requirements.
• Test applications and software to ensure proper operation, freedom from defects, optimum system performance, scalability, and load testing. Testing may also include functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
• Document defects with detail, accuracy, and conscientiousness while adhering to the proper toolset and format requirements for such documentation.
• Track, report, and follow up on defects using appropriate toolsets. Participate in test case reviews with business systems analysts and development team.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, IT staff, and business users to optimize testing, defect isolation, and defect tracking. Communicate issues to appropriate development staff and assist in their resolution.
• Define, develop, and implement quality assurance practices and procedures, test plans, and other QA assessments, driving continuous improvement in JAS testing, quality assurance, and application development processes.
• Maintain Test Script library and track/analyze performance test results.
• Meet agreed-upon goals and objectives in a timely manner
• Maintain and develop business knowledge and customer relationships

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of software and web application development methodologies, life cycles, and roles.
• Mobile application testing experience is a plus.
• Basic to advanced knowledge and/or experience in Quality Assurance testing methodologies and troubleshooting.
• Experience with defect management, tracking, and reporting tools.
• Good analytical aptitude with problem-solving approach, root cause identification skills, and critical thinking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships, with proven strong interpersonal and team building skills.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations, and who can work well with both technical and non-technical resources.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (if applicable)
• Relevant certification in Quality Assurance testing methodologies (e.g. ISTQB)

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, please email your CV to [email address]. You can also connect with Daniel, Carmen, and Gaby on LinkedIn or contact Hire Resolve for more information. If you meet the above requirements, we will contact you within 3 working days.