Test Analyst: JG 10

What will you do?

The Test Analyst in the Glacier Data Hub  team is responsible for setting up the relevant documentation to identify and define the required tests (test plan and test cases), preparing test data in all the different environments, executing the test conditions to verify the results in the different stages of testing whilst carefully monitoring test coverage to evaluate the overall quality experienced. This role is based in Cape Town.   

Key outcomes

The following outcomes will be expected from the Test Analyst:

 
●    Analyse system and business specification to provide inputs and estimates
●    Liaising with business and or technical representatives to ensuring the highest quality outcomes
●    Integration impact test analysis
●    Defining the appropriate tests required 
●    Gathering and managing the Test Data
●    Set up / adjust test plans for all types of testing (functional and non-functional testing)
●    Comprehensive documentation of test results according to standards
●    Perform defect logging and reporting
●    Post implementation production support (after care)
●    Identify and suggest areas for growth and improvement within the team

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualifications and experience

●    ISTQB CTAL Foundation Test Analyst Certificate and/or other relevant qualification
●    Solid understanding of Software quality and agile methodologies, tools and techniques (black box, white box and automated testing experience)
●    Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (scrum) 
●    Extensive knowledge and experience in SQL
●    Experience with SAP Hana will be beneficial 
●    Knowledge of SSIS, SSRS and ETL testing is an advantage 
●    5+ years related experience of Software Testing/Quality Assurance
●    Active participation in team to improve the testing process/define the team’s test strategy
●    Technical knowledge (HTML) and solid experience in WEB Application testing would be to your advantage
●    Testing experience of mainframe applications recommended    
●    Understanding of common software failures and faults
●    Relevant experience in the financial services industry to your advantage
●    Automated testing experience would be an advantage
●    Knowledge API testing 

Competencies

•    Strong analytical thinking & problem-solving skills
•    Attention to detail 
•    Strong planning and organising skills
•    Ability to perform well under pressure

Attributes

●    Positive, enthusiastic attitude 
●    Ability to stay focussed while under pressure
●    Professional work standards
●    Takes ownership of tasks and drives tasks through to completion
●    Is accountable for own actions
●    Honesty, integrity and respect

Knowledge and Skills

Personal Attributes

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. 

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