Test Analyst

Company Description

iKhokha is a place where chance takers become change makers. At iKhokha, we believe in better. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way. As one of the fastest growing Fintech's in Africa we've built a team of global change-makers who want to make an impact. If you believe in a better future, be a chance-taker and help us empower small businesses in South Africa.

Job Description

Ready to make an impact in the fast-paced FinTech industry?

As a Test Analyst, you'll lead cutting-edge testing strategies, ensuring top-tier quality across our iOS, Android, web, and POS platforms. You’ll help improve our QA processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and push the boundaries of testing. 

So, what will you do?

• You will lead and facilitate a comprehensive test strategy ensuring that iOS, Android, web applications, and POS devices meet high standards of quality. 
• Analyze designs thoroughly, provide actionable feedback to other testers, and drive continuous improvements in QA procedures and standards. 
• Take ownership of advanced test planning and execution, collaborate with automation engineers to implement automated testing, and continuously improve test strategy alignment across teams..

In addition to the above, you will:

• Design, build, and maintain comprehensive test suites for validating product functionality, covering end-to-end scenarios and hardware integration, with a focus on critical business processes.
• Proactively engage with stakeholders to gather test requirements, provide updates, and perform risk and impact analysis on dependencies.
• Ensure production readiness by participating in release activities, verifying production features, and conducting thorough bug reporting and tracking.
• Mentor and support junior team members by promoting testing best practices and knowledge sharing. 
• Lead the creation of functional test cases and manage the test planning, analysis, and design processes. 
• Regularly update and maintain regression test packs, reviewing and approving work completed by peers and junior testers.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure test cases cover critical functionalities, and adapt cases as product requirements evolve. 
• Drive test automation efforts by identifying high-value manual test cases for automation, designing new automated tests, and executing scripts consistently. 
• Collaborate with the automation team to enhance automation processes, improve test coverage, and ensure the team’s automated tests align with product goals.
• Conduct API testing as required to support critical application components. 
• Actively participate in all Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, grooming, planning, and retrospectives, providing accurate work estimations and clear updates on progress.
• Contribute to continuous learning by staying current with industry practices and sharing domain knowledge.
• Address conflicts effectively to maintain a positive team dynamic, and promote a culture of quality and collaboration within the Agile team.

Qualifications

• IT Diploma or Degree/Relevant IT qualification
• ISTQB Certificate/s (non-negotiable)

Deal Breakers:

• 5+ years’ experience testing web and mobile platforms, with demonstrated leadership in test planning and defect resolution.
• 3+ years’ experience in using test automation tools i.e. Selenium and API Testing frameworks. 
• Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, and training other testers. 
• Proficient in advanced manual and automation testing techniques with a strong focus on impact analysis and risk assessment. 
• Strong stakeholder management and experience in coordinating QA activities with cross-functional teams. 
• Ability to independently manage functional areas of a product, drive issue resolution, and demonstrate ownership and accountability.

In addition to the above, the experience in the following technologies, domains and best practices will make you a frontrunner for the role: 

• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, with a proactive approach to identifying testing gaps. 
• Expertise in mobile and web application testing, automation strategy, and end-to-end testing processes. 
• Skilled in REST-Assured API Testing, Agile Methodologies, and CI/CD integration. 
• Advanced knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and experience with financial and retail technologies (advantageous). 

Additional Information

Perks of joining the Tribe? 

• Work in a high-growth company with tangible results you're accountable for. 
• Enjoy hybrid, remote, and in office work models. 
• Competitive remuneration and benefits, including Medical Aid and Group Risk scheme contributions. 
• Be guided by visionary leadership. 
• Seize the opportunity for study leave.
• Access to on-demand learning and development. 
• Experience a friendly, collaborative culture with a team of all-round-lekker humans (it’s true, we surveyed our Employees and they told us so). 
• If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our very own onsite Barista.