Analyst: Test Automation - API

Listing reference: track_001755
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 6 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: IT & Internet
Job category: Testing
Location: Centurion
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
🚀 Shape the future of software quality through automation. At Tracker, we're looking for a passionate Analyst: Test Automation to help drive world-class quality assurance across our Development and Engineering division. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, building robust automated testing solutions, and ensuring exceptional software experiences, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced technology environment
Job description

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, development teams, and strategic partners to ensure testing activities align with project objectives and quality expectations.
  • Contribute to the definition and implementation of test strategies across multiple projects, ensuring effective communication of testing progress, risks, and outcomes.
  • Provide accurate and timely reporting on test execution, quality metrics, and defect trends to support informed decision-making.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment through active participation, constructive feedback, and continuous knowledge sharing.
  • Work closely with developers, business analysts, and fellow testers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer and business requirements.
  • Support team growth by sharing best practices, lessons learned, and automation expertise.
  • Manage end-to-end testing activities, including test planning, estimation, execution, monitoring, and reporting across multiple projects.
  • Develop and maintain test schedules, resource plans, and effort estimates to ensure successful delivery within agreed timelines.
  • Monitor and analyze testing metrics to identify quality trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Drive effective defect management practices, ensuring defects are identified, tracked, prioritized, and resolved efficiently.
  • Administer and maintain test management tools, repositories, and automation frameworks to support quality assurance objectives.
  • Apply industry-standard testing methodologies, frameworks, and best practices to improve software quality and testing efficiency.
  • Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail in all testing activities.
  • Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test cases, test scripts, and automated test suites based on functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Utilize modern testing and automation tools to enhance test coverage, reduce manual effort, and improve overall quality assurance effectiveness
 
 
NB - This is a 5 days onsite engagement at our centurion office

Minimum requirements

  • ISTQB – Foundation testing certification (non negotiable).
  • Matric (non negotiable)
  • ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst is preferable.
  • Relevant IT degree or diploma required
  • Basic programming knowledge /understanding
  • Has training on ReadyAPI, SOAPUI and Visual Studio

Minimum experience

  •   3 years relevant testing experience (encompassing the skills and knowledge listed below).
  •   Of the above testing experience should include , writing custom test apps.
  •   Experience in analysing complex and technical design diagrams and specification.
  •   Experience in using SQL for Data Driven Testing.
  •   Experience in API Testing.
  •   Experience in working with Git repositories and branching strategies.
  •   Experience in Automated test case development, estimation, and maintenance
  •   Extensive experience developing test cases and test scenarios from requirements.
  •   Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
  •   Possess a good understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance concepts across the SDLC.
  •   Understands test metrics and how they are used for decision support

Benefits

Provident Fund
Medical aid

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