Test Analyst

Mindworx Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Johannesburg seeks a Tester with a strong background in financial services and software testing. The role includes analyzing, planning, and executing tests while ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have at least 3 years of experience in a Financial Adviser environment. Robust communication skills are essential, along with familiarity with Agile methodologies and testing tools. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant projects and enhance software quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Financial Services, Customer Service, or Investment Platform.
• 2+ years of Software Testing experience.
• Experience in building relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct test analyses, create test plans and reports.
• Collaborate with analysts and developers to meet requirements.
• Ensure compliance with testing standards and methodologies.

Skills

Test Planning

User Acceptance Testing

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Agile Methodology

Education

Relevant Commerce degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Zephyr

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Analysis, Planning, Design, Execution, and Reporting of Test Plan
• User Acceptance Testing (User acceptance criteria review)
• Administering the process of testing / ensuring that the testing is carried out as per the defined standards and procedures
• Document the test results and deviations
• Creation of the test-specific status reports and final reports
• Participating in and attending the test procedure walk-through
• Developing, Optimizing, and Maintaining manual and automated test suites
• Using associated test data to design and develop test procedures and cases
• Developing test-product documentation / Test Plans and Evidence
• Quality assurance of non-functional areas such as performance and security
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure the solution meets needs across business units
• Review and understand release notes and sequence
• Build and retain critical in depth knowledge of the systems and processes developed and maintained
• Share system knowledge with business users
• Staying updated about the latest test approaches and tools
• Achieving the overall technical and functional acceptance and approval

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Relevant Commerce degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Investment Management, or Business Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Higher grade math (or equivalent) passed with a B average.
• ISTQB/ISEB certificate will be beneficial
• Multilingual (Advantageous)

Experience:

• At least 3 years experience in a Financial Adviser firm, Financial Services Customer Service, or an Investment Platform business
• At least 2 years Software Testing experience
• Experience in solving complex problems for customers (internal or external)
• Experience in building successful relationships and working collaboratively across departmental teams
• Experience working in a fast-paced, proactive, and delivery focused environments
• Familiar with Agile project methodology and common testing tools. e.g., Jira/Confluence/Zephyr
• Ability to write test documentation such as test plans, scripts + reports
• Strong technical skills and abilities, including databases and SQL
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Skilled at testing processes and methodologies
• Ability to create UAT test plans, cases, and scripts

Knowledge Required: successful candidate will show:

• A deep understanding of investment and life products (to subject matter expert level) to talk about investments confidently
• An understanding of financial services regulation as it relates to investment platform providers
• An in-depth understanding of providing solutions and experiences that delight financial advisers
• A clear understanding of how an advisers business works
• A clear understanding of the competitive landscape for our platform
• A strong understanding of change management processes
• Ability to work systematically with exceptional attention to detail
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal