Job Description

Job Summary Minimum Requirements:
- ISTQB Foundation Testing Certification (Non-negotiable).
- ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst certification (advantageous).
- Relevant IT degree or diploma.
- Training in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
- Training in ReadyAPI, SOAPUI, and Visual Studio.
- Experience writing custom test applications.
- Strong background in SQL for data-driven testing.
- Experience with Git repositories and branching strategies.
- Proven expertise in automated test case development, estimation, and maintenance.
- Experience developing test cases and scenarios from requirements.
- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality assurance.
- Sound understanding of QA & QC concepts across the SDLC.
- Knowledge of test metrics and their application in decision-making.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage across functions.
- Flexibility to work extended hours when required.
Attributes:
- Highly adaptive and able to thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.
- Motivated, self-driven, and accountable.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality delivery.
- Cross-functional expertise with the ability to lead when necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
Test Strategy / Planning:
- Develop test plans, approaches, and scope for automation efforts.
- Provide test estimates for projects.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing methodology.
- Establish and implement an approach for managing test data.
Requirements Management:
- Review and analyze functional requirements for completeness and clarity.
- Translate business capabilities into effective testing scenarios.
- Ensure traceability from requirements to test cases.
Test Development & Execution:
- Define automation targets and objectives with the Team Lead.
- Develop test cases, test scripts, and scenarios to achieve proper coverage.
- Execute scenario-based test cases and manage own test activities.
- Identify and prepare necessary test data.
- Perform quality assessment using metrics and analysis.
Reporting & Metrics:
- Provide input to standard test metrics and reporting.
- Track coverage and clearance of test cases.
- Work with project and test teams to report progress and resolve issues.
Defect Management:
- Debug and execute test scripts against defined test targets.
- Analyze test failures and prioritize logged defects with the development team.
- Ensure defects are tracked through to resolution.
Salary offer: Negotiable
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