Recruitment Room Team
Senior Test Analyst
Job Description
Senior Test Analyst
Technology
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Test Analyst to join a dynamic and fast-paced delivery environment. The ideal candidate will have strong manual testing skills, experience coordinating small teams, and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions across various platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, plan, and execute test strategies, cases, and scripts for both functional and non-functional testing.
- Lead and coordinate daily testing activities for a small test team, including task allocation and progress tracking.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, and project managers to ensure complete understanding of requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Conduct comprehensive testing (system, integration, regression, UAT) across web, mobile, and backend systems.
- Log, manage, and track defects, facilitating timely resolutions with development teams.
- Ensure test coverage aligns with risk-based testing priorities.
- Maintain detailed test documentation and contribute to continuous test process improvements.
- Support automation testing by coordinating with automation testers and creating basic test scripts as needed.
- Mentor junior testers and oversee work of contract resources where applicable.
- Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to CI/CD practices.
Key Capabilities:
- Deep knowledge of test methodologies, SDLC, and defect management tools.
- Proven leadership in coordinating test teams across multiple projects or workstreams.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and root cause analysis abilities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to test accuracy and data validation.
- Flexibility to thrive in fast-moving Agile environments.
Critical Skills & Experience:
- 6+ years in software testing, including 1-2 years leading a small team.
- Strong background in manual testing with working knowledge of automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Postman, SoapUI).
- Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps, HP ALM).
- Domain experience in retail, ERP, POS, CRM, or e-commerce systems is highly advantageous.
- Proficiency in SQL for data validation and backend testing.
- Understanding of API testing and modern web/mobile testing practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Certification.
- Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or DevOps environments.
- Exposure to automation frameworks and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Knowledge of microservices architecture is a plus.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated CV
Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job Information
Job Reference: JO-2506-354083
Salary:
Salary per: annum
Job Duration: 6 Months
Job Start Date: 10/07/2025
Job Industries: Technology
Job Locations: Cape Town
Job Types: Contract