Test Architect - East London, South Africa - Abantu Staffing Solutions

Abantu Staffing Solutions
Abantu Staffing Solutions
Verified Company
East London, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Employment Type
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Full Time


Experience
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5 to 10 years


Salary
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Negotiable


Job Published
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14 April 2023


Job Reference No

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To improve efficiency, reduce waste, identify and implement solutions, meet project deadlines and accurately document the necessary requirements to be done in accordance with local / global strategic planning and standards in compliance to the Company's Integrity & Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy & S.H.E.Q.

requirements and to perform delegated S.H.E.Q. tasks and duties & to inform superior about deviations.


Qualification and Experience**- Minimum NQF - BSC/BCom/BTech in Information Technology, Information Systems Engineering or Computer Science or relevant equivalent.

  • At least 6 months of participation in an IT Graduate Development Programme.
  • 5+ years' experience IT Software Testing
  • Proficient in designing Test Strategies and Test Automation Frameworks
  • Experience working on complex software projects

The Job Requirements
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Essential Experience in the following Technologies and Practices:

  • Experience in development and implementation of Quality Assurance methods / processes, software lifecycle, testing, planning, execution and defect tracking
  • Experience with test automation tools (e.g. CBTA, Tricentis, TestCafe etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to foster an environment for ideation, prototyping and production
  • Demonstrated business acumen to take from design to implementation and preferably experience scaling a concept
  • Experience in IT Software Test Management and Systems Knowledge
  • Experience with software development methodologies and practices (Agile, Scrum, etc.)
  • Experience in Data Analysis and Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Must have an excellent ability to multitask effectively working on several projects synchronously
  • Experience in rolling out initiatives that leverage multiplatform technologies
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
  • Ability to perform the minimum required physical and mental requirements of the function
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Not essential but would be valuable:

  • Domain Driven Design Experience

Outputs
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Requirements & Solution Design:


  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to understand product requirements and responsible for initial setup of new products within testing capability (support in defining requirements and resources).
  • Design, develop, implement and continuously improve testing methodologies and processes (e.g. Test Strategy and Test Automation Framework) for the testing Capability and Products. Align test methodology and framework to industry best practices.
  • Consult and support products with the implementation of test methodologies defined (Master Test Plan), ensuring standardisation of processes throughout the organisation.
  • Define and maintain all necessary testing documentation/artifacts in central location.
  • Ensure content and structure of all testing documents/artifacts are well documented and maintained.
  • Ensure compliance of test processes and procedures across current and pipeline portfolio initiatives, as per standards defined by the organization.
  • Responsible for coordinating all central testing activities (e.g. meeting).
  • Represent the testing capability at testing meetings and provide estimates for test automation activities.
  • Define necessary testing metrics / KPI for Testing Capability and Products. Ensure test metrics are applied within the various products
  • Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies and processes to ensure product quality. Provide prototypes and proof of concepts.

Team & Technical Leadership

  • Collaborate with Test Architects and Tools and Technology capability to help establish and grow technical processes and practices.
  • Work closely with Scrum teams as part of an Agile development process.
  • Define and coordinate training required for testing capability team members.

SKILLS:

Automation Testing

Quality Assurance Testing (QA)

Solutions Architecture


INDUSTRIES:

Automotive

Manufacturing

Information Technology (IT)
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