Junior Test Analyst

Bidvest Bank; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African bank is seeking a Junior Test Analyst who will perform end-to-end testing, document processes, and work closely with development teams to ensure software quality. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, 1-3 years of experience, and relevant IT qualifications. This role supports the bank's commitment to high standards and is vital for ensuring product excellence before deployment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience as a Test Analyst.
• Knowledge of Agile Testing and industry standards.
• Ideal candidate to have ISTQB Advance Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform E2E testing across all systems.
• Manage test data and document results.
• Define tests and liaise with development teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Agile practices

Communication

Education

National Diploma in IT or Computer Systems or Informatics

ISTQB Foundation Level

ISTQB Agile

Tools

SQL

TFS

DevOps Azure

Job description

To our future Junior Test Analyst

Do you have a passion for detecting and solving problems and an eagle-eye for detail along with the ability to see the overall picture? Do you have an in-depth knowledge of software development, agile practices, superb analytical skills, and an above-average ability to foresee technical problems?

We are looking for a methodical and results-driven test analyst to identify and apply test procedures to ensure software product quality.

You will be required to assess the functionality and feasibility of our banking systems and software to ensure that any flaws in the system are eradicated to provide product excellence prior to deploying to Production.

Your day at Bidvest Bank will involve:

• Perform E2E testing of all our systems from the development process through all our testing environments.
• Identifying products to be assessed in the software review process.
• Defining the appropriate test to be carried out including the test data to be used.
• Managing the test data by documenting the results of each test cycle to identify flaws.
• Liaising with the software development team.
• Performing Functional, Regression and Integration Testing
• Running diagnostic and system testing and presenting the information to the relevant stakeholders.
• Interacting with relevant Business Analyst & Developer and ensuring that effective communication takes place.
• Identifying and eliminating redundant functions and components.
• Improving knowledge of business applications and user needs and expectations.
• Understanding and implementing industry standards and protocols.
• Ensure Best Customer Experience on All our systems
• To provide input into test plans, writing test cases and conducting testing
• Create test plan to include environments, number of resources to be assigned to the project, high level test case and highlight the risks and assumptions
• Create the test procedure to be followed when executing the test cases
• Create design steps from test cases in DevOps Azure TFS
• Execute system validation plans (new function) and liaise with the Business
• Execute all test activities for allocated projects

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience as a Test Analyst
• Matric
• National Diploma\ B Tech \ Degree in IT or Computer Systems or Informatics
• ISTQB Foundation Level
• ISTQB Agile
• SQL
• TFS
• DevOps Azure
• Agile Testing
• ISTQB Advance Certification \ Certified ISTQB Tester (ideal)

This position is advertised in line with our commitment to Employment Equity.