Johannesburg, Gauteng

2 days, 21 hours ago

Company: IQ Business

Type: Full Time (Permanent)


Job Description

IQbusiness is seeking an experienced Test Analyst with strong technical skills, especially in Test Automation and Agile methodologies. This role requires a hands-on tester who is comfortable driving test processes in fast-paced environments, with a strong focus on automation frameworks, continuous integration, and quality metrics.


The Role

As a Test Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality software delivery by collaborating with developers and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle. You will:

  • Lead and own end-to-end test processes across projects

  • Collaborate with development teams to build and manage QA environments

  • Design, implement and maintain automated test frameworks, tools, and CI/CD pipelines

  • Define and report on quality metrics for product releases

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on testing methodologies, automation tools, and quality best practices

  • Plan, document, and execute test strategies, cases, and schedules

  • Troubleshoot and analyze test failures, contributing to robust root cause analysis

  • Work with tools like Git, Jenkins, and Jira for source control, builds, and issue tracking

  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and ensure testing is embedded into each phase of the development lifecycle


Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

  • 3+ years of experience in QA/Test Analyst roles within software delivery environments

  • Hands-on experience with automated testing of enterprise or cloud-scale applications

  • Experience in Agile methodologies is essential

  • Exposure to performance or stress testing is advantageous

  • Knowledge of SDLC processes and testing best practices

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Git, Jenkins)

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills & Attributes

  • ISTQB or similar QA certifications

  • Cloud or big data testing experience

  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

  • Customer-focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement

  • Ability to influence and drive quality across the development lifecycle

Experience Level

Entry

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