Oracle ERP Functional Specialist

Data Centrix; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled Functional Specialist to develop and automate testing strategies for Oracle ERP systems. Candidates should possess 5-8 years of relevant experience and the ability to engage with various user communities. This role is essential for ensuring high standards in quality assurance and testing processes.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years proven experience as a Functional Specialist.
• Strong expertise in Oracle ERP systems is essential.
• Experience in Banking / Financial Services is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute automated tests for data-centric applications.
• Create and maintain an Automated Regression Suite.
• Work with architects to design automated test cases.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Skills

Oracle ERP systems

Quality assurance

Testing and release management

Systems development life cycle

Automation tools exploration

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced diploma

Job description

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or advanced diploma (or equivalent).
• 5 - 8 years proven experience as a Functional Specialist with strong expertise in Oracle ERP systems.
• Exposure to Banking / Financial Services
• Quality assurance, testing and release management knowledge and skill.
• Knowledge of the full systems development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop / build test automation strategy and focus specifically on maximizing reusability for regression
• Design, build and execute automated tests to validate data‑centric applications
• Identify regression testing needs and create and maintain an Automated Regression Suite Provide test execution reports.
• Set the functional discipline standards for own area and hold others to account in complying with the expected standards and procedures for the completion of tasks and activities.
• Work closely with architects to analyse the end‑to‑end scenarios, gather requirements, and design the test cases that need to be automated Maintain automated scripts utilizing the existing framework, adhering to coding standards.
• Suggest / explore alternate tools for automation to bring in more productivity and coverage.
• Participate in troubleshooting and drive root cause analysis and resolution
• Actively participate as a team member to move the team towards the completion of goals.
• Engage with the internal and external user communities to ensure that business benefits are realized.