Senior Quality Analyst

South African Online Higher Education Institution is looking for a Senior QA to ensure the quality and reliability of their Microsoft-based business systems through rigorous manual testing.

The analyst will work remotely and collaborate closely with both internal development teams and external vendors to validate front-end and back-end functionality across a variety of platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manual test cases based on business requirements and technical specifications.
• Perform thorough front-end and back-end testing, including validation of database interactions.
• Collaborate with internal developers and external vendors to ensure consistent quality across deliverables.
• Identify, document, and track defects using tools like Azure DevOps or similar.
• Participate in backlog grooming sessions to provide input on test planning and risk assessment.
• Support testing during deployments and assist with post-release validation.
• Suggest improvements to QA processes and explore opportunities for introducing automation where beneficial.

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