Junior Technical Test Analyst (CPT)

IT – Analyst, Data Management ~ IT – Software Testing
Cape Town – Western Cape

ENVIRONMENT:
A fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services seeks a strong & ambitious Junior Technical Test Analyst who is able to thrive under pressure to join its team. You will make a critical contribution to the Technical Testing function (Manual & Automated) while performing Frontend, Backend Testing and Data Validations) to complement existing UI Testing. You will need Grade 12/Matric, Maths, 1 year work experience within the IT Test environment with a solid understanding of Automation Testing tools, and testing web-based software applications using the following technologies or similar: Selenium, Java.
 
DUTIES:
  • Contribute to the Technical Testing function (manual and automated) to meet testing requirements.
  • Perform Software Testing (Frontend, Backend Testing and Data Validations) to complement existing UI Testing.
  • Ability to operate independently while delivering work outputs that meet the quality and standards as dictated by the employer.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Grade 12 / Matric.
  • Maths.
  • 1 Year work experience in an IT Test environment.
  • A good understanding of Automation Testing tools, and testing web-based software applications using the following technologies or similar: Selenium, Java.
  • Coding skills preferably in Java.
  • Test Automation knowledge.
  • Capable of performing OS, VM and Software installations.
  • Experience in creating and maintaining testing environments.
 
Preferable to have –
  • ISEB / ISTQB Testing qualification or equivalent
  • Experience working with Network Simulation tools, e.g. MIMIC, GNS
  • Linux skills.
 
ATTRIBUTES:
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Entrepreneurial initiative (Self-starter).
  • High degree of professionalism.
  • Strong sense of ownership.
  • Deadline driven.
  • Passion, drive and ability to learn new skills.
  • Team orientated as well as an ability to work independently.
  • Able to work efficiently under pressure.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Well organized.

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