Business Analyst/test Coordinator (senior)

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proven experience in planning, executing, and managing comprehensive test lifecycles, including Test Automation.
  • Strong understanding of process frameworks and standards.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with business counterparts, development teams, and operational teams.
  • Proficiency in IT tools such as Palantir Foundry, JIRA (x-ray), Confluence, and Agile methodologies.
  • Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools like MS Power BI, Quicksight, Tableau, and similar platforms.
  • Solid grasp of technology integration, software architecture, and system specifications.
  • Good knowledge of system and data engineering concepts.
  • Ability to handle additional responsibilities within the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter.
ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:
  • Experience with Integration Testing Frameworks (e.g., REST-assured, Protractor, Selenium, Tricentis Tosca).
  • Knowledge of BMW-specific test frameworks is a plus.
  • Skills in Defect Management (identification, logging, assignment, resolution, verification, closure).
  • Experience in Non-Functional Testing (performance, stability, usability).
  • Familiarity with Github and Github Actions.
  • Knowledge of AWS.
  • Experience with CI/CD and version control.
  • Expertise in Requirements Analysis and Management.
  • Ability to assist in risk identification and management.
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to influence and articulate ideas clearly.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
  • Relevant IT or Engineering Degree.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in Software Development.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in Business Analysis.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in Testing.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Work collaboratively with teams for system analysis, design, development, and testing within an agile/DevOps framework.
  • Document and understand system specifications, including programming languages and frameworks.
  • Provide professional recommendations to the product owner and sub-product owners.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive test management strategy, including both manual and automated testing.
  • Integrate automated and manual tests into a coordinated release management process, considering various environments and stages (e.g., Foundry, AWS, Code Repo).
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to support testing activities.
  • Establish and manage test automation capabilities, including defining and maintaining automation concepts and processes.
  • Perform analysis of test processes, select appropriate test cases for automation, and ensure ongoing documentation and updates.
  • Migrate manual test cases to automated formats and manage automated test case updates.
  • Define test data requirements for DevOps data extractors and provide training in test automation.
  • Participate in test planning and support other team members with automated test cases.
  • Oversee the day-to-day management of the testing team and their activities.
  • Lead testing progress meetings, manage defect resolution, and address any issues impacting testing phases.
  • Act as a QA lead for testing activities and escalate issues as needed.
  • Undertake any additional responsibilities outlined in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter.
  • Manage business processes and assist with POCs and business value calculations from a BA perspective.
  • Prioritize requirements and develop conceptual prototypes and mock-ups.
WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Access to a cutting-edge global IT system landscape and processes.
  • Flexible working hours totaling 1960 hours within a 12-month period.
  • Excellent work-life balance.
  • Flexibility in remote and on-site work locations.
  • Affordable BMW Group vehicle promotions (with buying or leasing options available, terms and conditions apply).
  • A dynamic, motivating, and fast-paced working environment.
  • Collaborative global team interactions.
  • Application of the Agile Working Model Methodology.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1357504
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
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