Overview

We are looking for a methodical and results-driven test analyst to identify and apply test procedures to ensure product quality. As a test analyst, you will be required to assess the functionality and feasibility of computer hardware and software to ensure that any flaws in the system are eradicated in order to provide product excellence prior to sales.

To be successful as a test analyst you should have a passion for detecting and solving problems and an eagle-eye for detail along with the ability to see the overall picture. An excellent test analyst has in-depth knowledge of software development, superb analytical skills, and an above-average ability to foresee technical problems.

Responsible for initially identifying and subsequently defining the required tests, monitoring the test coverage and evaluating the overall quality experienced when testing the Target Test Items. The role involves gathering of requirements, generation of test scripts and test plans, integration with software components and feedback to both the test process and the other teams.

 Tasks/ Functions

Responsible for testing software applications, systems products and services whiles evaluating and validating IT initiatives and identifying issues in applications, systems and products.

• Document test cases
• Perform and document risk analysis
• Record test progress and results
• Code automated tests
• Create test plans
• Develop standards and procedures to determine product quality and release readiness
• Discover bugs within software
• Drive innovation and streamline overall testing processes
• Identify, isolate, and track bugs throughout testing
• Identify any potential problems that users might encounter
• Perform manual and automated testing
• Research and analyse product features being tested
• Research new tools, technologies, and testing processes
• Review user interfaces for consistency and functionality.
• Interacting with and coordinating the development and validation team and ensuring that effective communication takes place.
• Identifying and eliminating redundant functions and components.
• Improving knowledge of business applications and user needs and expectations.
• Understanding and implementing industry standards and protocols.

Responsibility towards 

Line Manager – Snr. Specialist, IT Quality Assurance & Release Management

• Direct Reports – N/A
• Matrix Reports – None
• Key Customers – SM, IT Quality Assurance, Performance & Partner Management, Consumer Units, IT Division,
• Key Supplier – PSCOM, IS MANCOM, CEX Steerco, MSO, Third-Party
• Relations etc. – Third-Party, Consultants, Customers, Vendors and Suppliers

Job Qualification/ Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electronic Engineering, or a relevant Engineering or Technical qualification
• At least 3 years work experience covering similar functions in multinational telecommunication or other similar organizations, 2 years of which must have been in GSM telecommunication.
• QA certification (CSQA),
• Testing Engineer certification (CSTE),ITIL
• CMMI certification or equivalent preferred

Competencies /Knowledge

• Project Management
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CD/CI) pipelines
• Working with DevOps and Agile methodologies
• Software Development Lifecycle
• Knowledge of telecommunications industry
• Applications, Infrastructure, Systems Architecture
• Knowledge of various QA / Testing tools

Skills / physical competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Problem-solving and analytics skills
• Reasoning and logic skills
• Strong time management

Behavioral qualities

• Team Player
• Decisive
• Confident
• Independent
• Self-motivated

NB: This position is for a 6 month contract to be extended based on performance.