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Senior Test Analyst

3 months ago
Application ends: October 14, 2025
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October 14, 2025

Job Description


Senior Test Analyst

Technology

Cape Town
Contract / 6 Months

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