Test Analyst

Parvana; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial service provider in Johannesburg seeks a Software Quality Assurance professional to contribute to agile ceremonies, maintain test plans, and ensure software stability. Candidates should have 1-3 years of testing experience and familiarity with performance testing tools. This role offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in software quality assurance or testing roles.
• Familiarity with Life Insurance processes is beneficial.
• Proficient in using Postman for API testing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute knowledge during Product Backlog Refinement and Sprint planning.
• Draft and maintain detailed test plans and scripts for system validation.
• Facilitate technical and functional walkthrough sessions.

Skills

API testing

Regression testing

Postman

JIRA

Familiarity with performance testing tools

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Pilotfish

Hyphen

Job description

About our client :

Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling of togetherness, trust and respect and are always looking to support employees' continuous learning. Using Agile, they provide diverse services with a focus on research, innovation and improvement.

What you will be doing :

1. Contribute practical knowledge and insights during Product Backlog Refinement (PBR) and Sprint planning to ensure well-defined and feasible work items.
2. Contribute to drafting and maintaining detailed test plans, test cases, and automated regression scripts for continuous system validation.
3. Participate in the UAT handover process to business teams, providing support and coordination alongside Business Analysts and Junior Test Analysts.
4. Facilitate and engage in technical and functional walkthrough sessions for team and stakeholder alignment.
5. Work cross-functionally with Development and Business Analysis teams to ensure seamless delivery throughout the software development lifecycle, including critical maintenance releases.
6. Actively participate in all relevant Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, Product Backlog Refinement, Sprints, etc.)
7. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development, actively seeking opportunities to upskill to an intermediate level.

What our client is looking for :

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial, but not essential.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience in software quality assurance or testing roles.
• Familiarity with Life Insurance processes and regulations would be highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with performance and security testing tools, such as Pilotfish and Hyphen, and proficiency in Postman.
• Proficient in using Postman for API testing and JIRA for bug and project tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to perform thorough regression testing, utilizing tools like Scribe to ensure software stability and quality across releases.