Test Analyst (Junior) at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• The Test Analyst is responsible for identifying and testing business functional requirements. Designs test cases and test scenarios based on the analysis of the business specifications. Needs to ensure that all the identified defects are resolved. Contributes to the continuous improvement of the testing processes and methodologies.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to:

• Testing Requirements & Review Record – Participate in review sessions where the CRS, PRS, or User Manuals are discussed. Participate in JAD sessions where requirements are derived. Extract requirements from CRS, PRS, etc. Extract requirements into Jira. Review requirements with peers/ Test Manager/ Business Analyst. Analyse test requirements using proven test techniques. Provide estimates for completing test cases and execution.
• Test Schedule - Understand and accept the responsibilities given in Test Plan. Provide estimates for completing test cases and execution. Provide scheduling input to the Test Manager.
• Test Cases & Scenarios – Design manual test cases for each test scenario. Design, write and store all test cases in Jira-Xray. Link all test cases to the appropriate requirement(s) in Jira-Xray. Ensure all testable requirements are covered. Prepare and provide a walkthrough of all test scenarios to project teams for getting feedback. Review test scenarios and test cases with the relevant Business Analysts/ peers. Get test scenarios and test cases reviewed by Business Analyst/ Digital Product Owners.
• Test Data - Record Test Data requirements in test cases during the test case creation process. Source and record correct test data for Test Cases. Provide testers with the information required for them to assist in the test data creation process.
• Regression Test Pack - Design manual regression test packs. Build and maintain a repository of regression test cases using Jira-Xray. Identify test cases for automation.
• Test Results - Work closely with Project Managers and Business Analysts (Business Owners, Quality Assurance where applicable) and Developers to coordinate test activities. Facilitate execution of test cases. Execute test cases and record results, when required. Ensure Functional testing, End to End testing has been completed as required. Ensure test status results are properly documented and tracked and defects are reported clearly. Review test results stored in Jira-Xray. Communicate test results to the Business Analyst/DPO/ Test Lead.
• Defects Report - Review and validate defects logged. Log, Track and Resolve defects on Jira.

Personal Attributes and Skills

Behavioral competencies

• Values Driven
• Optimistic
• Learns on the Fly
• Resilient
• Instils Trust
• People Savvy
• Drives Results
• Problem Solver

Technical Skills

• Experience in BDD way of writing Test Cases.
• Understanding of the SDLC including software documentation and reporting.
• Must understand the QA processes and methodologies in a software development environment.
• Experience working with SOAP UI and PostMan tools.
• Experience working with the JIRA tool.

Education and Experience

Education

• Matric
• IT related degree or diploma
• ISTQB Foundation Level Certification

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Test Analyst