One of our esteemed clients in the financial industry in SA is looking for a Test Analyst / Quality Assurance Specialist either for CT or Centurion for either contracting or permanent.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify, define and design new functionality and regressive test requirements.Perform test scheduling and execution.Identify and create test data.Perform test case preparations and design, assist with the scripting of automated test cases, conditions and checkpoints.Develop test scenarios to test each software component and demonstrate the business condition under test and the expected results.Perform test reporting based upon coverage and clearance statistics.Perform test documentation compilation.Identify and analyse defects, log defects and track defect resolution within release time frames.Risk identification and reporting.Perform scope and test effort estimations.Analyse risks, develop contingencies, and plan testing accordingly.Non-NegotiablesAn appropriate tertiary qualification.A relevant testing related qualification such as ISTQB/ISEB qualification will be an advantage.2+ years testing experience .Automation Testing experience will be an advantage.Minimum RequirementsTesting Knowledge &ToolKnowledge of test automation, comparison and performance tools.Working knowledge of Software Quality assurance.MS: Office (Excel, PP, Word, Outlook).Microsoft SQL server management studio – ability to write SQL queries and understand the data.Mapping and Comparison tools.Experience with non-gui est frameworks and SoapUI / Postman.Testing ProcessesWorking knowledge of Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC).Working knowledge of Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC).System KnowledgeWorking knowledge of software engineering best practices and frameworks.Workflows.Rules Engines.Databases.Job Type:Full-time / contractWorkplace type:HybridLocation:Cape Town / CenturionExperience Level:Mid-Senior level