Test Analyst - Automation

About the Company

With over 30 years of innovation, this global mobility and transport tech company is a recognised leader in providing intelligent ticketing and fare collection solutions to over 500 cities across the world. Their mission is simple but powerful: to make public transport more accessible, efficient, and intelligent for everyone—riders, drivers, and operators alike.

Backed by a team of industry experts, they're deeply committed to engineering excellence, customer satisfaction, and real-world impact. Collaboration, curiosity, and clever thinking drive their culture—where every voice is heard, and innovative solutions are celebrated.

Why Join?

• Join a high-impact team delivering clever-as-a-service to real-world urban challenges.
• Work alongside passionate tech professionals across the UK, France, and South Africa.
• Contribute to technology that is actively transforming communities.
• Enjoy flexible work hours, global team exposure, and paid international travel opportunities.

About the Role

As a Senior Test Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in the software development lifecycle—designing, executing, and maintaining comprehensive testing strategies that ensure the delivery of stable, secure, and high-performing systems. You’ll collaborate across cross-functional teams and be involved in both manual and automated testing processes for critical transport and payment platforms.

This role requires strong experience in software QA, a deep understanding of testing frameworks, and the ability to contribute meaningfully in agile development sprints.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts across various projects.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Identify and track defects using tools like JIRA, Testmo, and Cucumber Studio.
• Execute manual testing with precision and maintain test documentation.
• Contribute to and execute automated test cases using tools such as Selenium and Postman.
• Ensure all testing aligns with ISTQB standards and company quality processes.
• Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and stand-ups as part of an Agile team.
• Collaborate closely with developers, BAs, PMs, and international counterparts.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives for testing processes and QA maturity.
• Analyse system requirements and convert them into detailed test scenarios.
• Provide regular reports and feedback to stakeholders regarding test outcomes and risks.

Technical Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years experience as a Test Analyst or Software Tester.
• Solid background in both manual and automated testing methodologies.
• ISTQB Certification (Foundation Level or higher) is mandatory.
• Familiarity with:
• Defect tracking and test management tools (JIRA, Testmo, Cucumber Studio)
• API Testing tools (e.g. Postman)
• Agile delivery environments (Scrum/Kanban)
• Good working knowledge of SQL for backend validation and database testing.
• Understanding of SDLC, STLC, and testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent analytical and documentation skills.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to AFC (Automatic Fare Collection) or payment gateway solutions.
• Experience with EMV or transport-related platforms.
• Knowledge of:
• Selenium, JUnit, or similar automation tools
• Performance testing frameworks
• API security and test automation scripting
• Oracle or NoSQL databases
• Additional QA-related certifications or DevOps awareness is a plus.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• ISTQB Certified (essential).

How to Apply

Ready to test systems that move cities?

If you meet the core requirements and are eager to be part of a global smart mobility revolution, apply now by sending your CV to charne@skillzpage.com

(If you don’t hear back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.)