Automation Test Analyst JHB - Northern Suburbs

Psybergate - Automation Test Analyst

Reference : PR -RN-3

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.

We are looking for a Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-month contract role.

Duties & Responsibilities

What you will be doing :

• Use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyze, design, develop and implement reusable automated test assets to quality assure the solution and its architecture.
• Build and foster relationships with Peers, Subject Matter Experts, Developers, Product Owner, and other Stakeholders.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance Leads, Practise Leads, Business Analysts, Developers, Architects, and Product Owner to meet client expectations.
• Contribute to retrospective reviews to introduce efficiencies for quicker delivery.
• Participate in planning, estimation, and sizing of products, features, and stories.
• Deliver a well-structured quality assurance solution, aligned to enterprise quality practices and standards.
• Report and manage the resolution of issues to avoid unplanned expenses.
• Contribute to the systematic breakdown of business needs into manageable features, stories, and epics.
• Participate in backlog grooming and sprint planning.
• Discuss low-level design and functional requirements with the QA Lead and Application / Solution Architect.
• Collaborate with the Core Technical Team to improve automation frameworks.
• Develop the automation code using the automation test kit for execution.
• Implement test automation solutions with adequate coverage within the sprint.
• Ensure test automation solutions meet architectural and development standards.
• Confirm automation test code is catalogued, stored, and aligns with governance.
• Ensure artifacts are easily obtainable by storing all relevant artifacts in the repository.
• Integrate and execute test automation on DevOps pipelines.
• Log defects using the defect management process and tool.
• Identify potential product risks and communicate them to the QA Lead.
• Report the status of testing to the squad daily.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure defect resolution and root cause analysis.
• Participate in retrospective reviews and showcase to stakeholders.
• Manage own time based on timelines articulated by management.
• Collaborate with Peers and industry experts to understand technical advances.
• Seek ongoing improvements in technical capabilities.
• Mentor Software Test Engineers to improve their technical capabilities.
• Support the achievement of business strategy, objectives, and values.
• Stay abreast of developments in the field of expertise.
• Ensure personal growth and effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities.
• Contribute to company culture building initiatives.
• Participate in corporate responsibility initiatives.
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes through agile thinking.

What we are looking for :

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Please note that most of our positions are remote; however, candidates should reside within traveling distance as the circumstances of the opportunity can change.

Package & Remuneration

Monthly

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