Test Analyst

SUMMARY:
Falcorp Technologies is a black empowerment Digital Technology company in South Africa offering Technology Consulting, Application Services, Infrastructure Services, Portal and Content Management, and Systems Integration Services. Our focus is on enabling business enterprises through cutting-edge innovative IT solutions that provide strategic differentiation and operational superiority to clients. We recognize the full potential of technology and strive to assist organizations with expert skills and innovative thinking while advocating that IT complements business.
 
Role Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Functional Test Analyst to join our quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, executing, and maintaining test cases to ensure that our software applications meet the specified functional requirements. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of testing methodologies, and the ability to work collaboratively with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities

• Review and analyse business requirements, functional specifications, and technical documentation to understand the functional aspects of the applications.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases that cover all functional requirements.
• Identify and document test conditions, scenarios, and expected results.
• Create tests to identify issues with software before the product launch.
• Assess the technical risks associated with the software development lifecycle.
• Develop strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure software reliability.
• Implement processes to prevent defects from being introduced during the development phase.
• Identify and eliminate defects in the product through rigorous testing and analysis.
• Execute testing programs to validate software functionality.
• Document software defects and work closely with developers to resolve issues.
• Perform product analysis and development tasks of increasingly complex nature which may require extensive research and analysis.
• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure a thorough understanding of requirements and functionalities.
• Communicate test progress, test results, and any issues encountered to the QA Manager or Test Lead.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in functional testing and software quality assurance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• Make design and technical decisions ensuring high performance and reliability of the software.
• Ensure that the software meets performance standards and user expectations.

• 4+ years’ Experience as a QA engineer
• BSc degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• Strong technical understanding
• Good understanding of AGILE and Scrum methodologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB).
• Experience in agile development environments.
• Knowledge of SQL and ability to write basic queries.
• Familiar with testing frameworks
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate thoroughly with all departments involved
• Telecommunication experience advantageous