Test Analyst (Intermediate)

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

Job summary

A financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking a Software Tester with 3-5 years of experience in the Life Insurance sector. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in software testing, particularly in Agile environments, and familiarity with tools like Postman and JIRA. Responsibilities include designing test plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring smooth deployment cycles. This role supports continuous learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of software testing experience, at least 2 years on specific technologies.
• Solid understanding of the Life Insurance sector.
• Proficient in performing regression testing and behavior-driven development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Product Backlog Refinement and Sprint Planning.
• Design robust test plans, test cases, and regression scripts.
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing handovers to business teams.

Skills

Software testing

Agile methodologies

Performance testing

Security testing

API testing

Bug tracking with JIRA

SQL proficiency

Documentation

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Postman

Pilotfish

Hyphen

Scribe

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 :

• Contribute practical knowledge to Product Backlog Refinement (PBR) and Sprint Planning.
• Design and create robust test plans, test cases, and regression scripts.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to prepare and conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) handovers to business teams.
• Conduct and engage in walkthrough sessions to ensure shared understanding and alignment on requirements.
• Actively collaborate and communicate with team members and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Work closely with Development and Business QA to facilitate efficient development, testing, and smooth deployment cycles, including critical updates like patches and hotfixes.
• Actively participate in all Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, Product Backlog Refinement, Sprints, etc.)

What our client is looking for :

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial, but not essential.
• 3-5 years of software testing experience, with a minimum of 2 years focused on specific technologies.
• A solid understanding of the Life Insurance sector.
• Capable of performing performance and security testing, with proficiency in tools such as Postman (including authentication), Pilotfish, and Hyphen.
• Proficient in Postman for API testing and JIRA for comprehensive bug and project tracking.
• Proficient in performing regression testing, and familiar with Scribe for documentation / test management and Gherkin for behavior-driven development (BDD) test specification.
• Experience with test management tools, proficiency in SQL queries, and an understanding of code-based testing. A proactive approach to learning and adopting the latest testing tools is essential.