Test Analyst

King Price Insurance Company Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Porcupine Union in South Africa is seeking a Test Analyst to safeguard the quality of core insurance systems. You will design test plans from requirements, execute functional, integration, regression, and UAT tests across multiple platforms, and validate third-party interfaces.

Collaboration with developers, analysts, and product owners in Agile/SCRUM ceremonies is essential, along with defect tracking and contributing to test automation improvements and release readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of software testing or QA experience.
• Experience in the short-term insurance industry.
• Understanding of insurance workflows and business processes.
• Hands-on experience in Agile/SCRUM environments.
• Proficiency with testing tools such as Postman, Swagger, SQL, and Azure DevOps.
• ISTQB Certification (Foundation or higher).
• Relevant IT degree or diploma.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and user stories to design comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Execute functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing across multiple systems and platforms.
• Validate third-party integrations and service provider interfaces to ensure seamless data exchange and system interoperability.
• Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners in Agile ceremonies and sprint cycles.
• Identify, document, and track defects using standard tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in testing processes and automation strategies.
• Support release and deployment activities, including post-implementation verification.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Continuous learning

Education

IT degree or diploma

Tools

Postman

Swagger

SQL

Azure DevOps

Job description

We’ve got a position available for a test analyst

Company: Porcupine Union

Purpose of the Position

Ensure the quality and reliability of business-critical systems by performing thorough software testing, with a focus on short-term insurance processes, service provider platforms, and third-party integrations, within a fast-paced Agile/SCRUM development environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and user stories to design comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Execute functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing across multiple systems and platforms
• Validate third-party integrations and service provider interfaces to ensure seamless data exchange and system interoperability
• Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners in Agile ceremonies and sprint cycles
• Identify, document, and track defects using standard tools and methodologies
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in testing processes and automation strategies
• Support release and deployment activities, including post-implementation verification

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance
• Proven experience within the short-term insurance industry
• Solid understanding of insurance workflows and business processes
• Hands-on experience in Agile/SCRUM environments
• Proficiency with testing tools such as Postman, Swagger, SQL, and Azure DevOps
• ISTQB Certification (Foundation or higher)
• Relevant IT degree or diploma

Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality outcomes
• Positive, dynamic attitude with a passion for innovation and continuous learning

Should you not receive any feedback within ten (10) working days after the closing date, please accept your application as unsuccessful.