Test Analyst - Manual, Functional, API, Automation, SQL, JIRA, Xray, Agile

We are looking for an experienced Test Analyst to join a global technology environment supporting the delivery of high-quality software solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting on a range of manual and technical testing activities within an Agile environment.

• Analyse business requirements and processes from end to end and translate them into effective testing requirements.
• Develop, implement and maintain test plans, test cases and technical test scripts.
• Perform manual, functional, frontend, backend and technical testing.
• Execute regression, API, performance, security, reliability, negative, portability and path/condition testing.
• Perform mobile testing across multiple devices, browsers and operating systems.
• Conduct accessibility testing in line with ADA requirements using appropriate accessibility tools and screen readers.
• Develop automation-ready test scripts and support the handover of scripts to automation teams.
• Create, extract, modify, sanitise and anonymise test data for different testing scenarios.
• Execute test cases, analyse results and identify defects or issues.
• Capture, manage, retest and track defects using JIRA, following the required defect workflow.
• Prepare accurate test reports and communicate testing results, risks, defects and issues to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Test Analysts, Developers, Business Stakeholders and external vendors throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Coordinate test data requirements and ensure appropriate test environment access for testing activities.
• Follow up on defect fixes and perform manual retesting where required.
• Track new and changed requirements and ensure they are adequately covered by testing.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups and other team activities.
• Support the planning and estimation of testing activities and execution effort.
• Meet with end users and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into appropriate test scenarios.
• Analyse and implement business requirements from a Quality Assurance and testing perspective.
• Identify testing risks and communicate potential impacts to the relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure testing activities are completed accurately, thoroughly and within agreed timelines.

• Degree, Diploma or relevant qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• 2–4+ years of hands-on Software Testing / Quality Assurance experience.
• Proven experience in Manual, Functional, Frontend, Backend and Technical Testing.
• Strong experience in an Agile development environment.
• Experience creating, executing and analysing test cases and technical test scripts.
• Hands-on experience with Regression, API, Performance, Security and Reliability Testing.
• Experience with automation scripting and preparing scripts for automation handover.
• Strong SQL knowledge for test data extraction and validation.
• Experience with test data creation, modification, sanitisation and anonymisation.
• Hands-on experience with JIRA and preferably Xray for defect and test management.
• Experience with Postman and/or SOAPUI for API testing.
• Experience with Confluence, Jenkins and BrowserStack will be advantageous.
• Experience with mobile testing across multiple devices, browsers and operating systems.
• Experience with accessibility testing, including ADA requirements, screen readers and accessibility testing tools, will be advantageous.
• Strong defect management, test reporting and stakeholder communication experience.
• ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester or ISEB Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing.
• Knowledge of Java and AWS will be advantageous.
• South African citizens/residents are preferred; candidates with valid work permits may also be considered.

Cutting edge global IT system landscape and processes

Flexible working of 1960 hours in a 12-month period

High Work-Life balance

Remote / On-site work location flexibility

Affordable BMW Group vehicle promotions (buying or leasing options available, terms and conditions apply)

Highly motivating, energetic, and fast-paced working environment

Modern, state-of-the-art offices

Dynamic Global Team collaboration

Application of the Agile Working Model Methodology

Interested candidates to send CV to ***email_hidden***