TEST ANALYST (UAT) – 12-MONTH CONTRACT, R400PH – validate BRAND NEW features for SA’s leading i[...]

Acuity Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform in South Africa is seeking a UAT Test Analyst for a 12-month contract in Cape Town or Johannesburg. The role focuses on ensuring system quality through comprehensive testing processes. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in the investment industry and software testing, alongside strong technical skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on delivering customer-centric products.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the investment industry.
• 2+ years of Software Testing experience.
• Ability to create UAT test plans, cases, and scripts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality and reliability of systems through testing.
• Analyze, plan, design, and execute test plans.
• Document test results and create reports.

Skills

Investment industry experience

Software Testing experience

Agile project methodology

Testing tools (e.g., Jira)

Technical skills including databases and SQL

Testing process and methodologies

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Zephyr

Job description

Job Description

12-month contract opportunity | R400 per hour | Cape Town or Johannesburg

This is an excellent opportunity for a UAT Test Analyst to validate brand new features for SA’s leading investment platform business ensuring features are market-ready

THE COMPANY

Leading investment platform dedicated to delivering customer-centric products aligned with international investment trends. This innovative business is supported by a leading wealth management firm, trusted by clients in South Africa for many years. The offerings include both offshore and onshore investment products. The technical landscape is highly complex, demanding expertise and agility in a fast-paced industry. Collaborate with a team of expert Investment Specialists to change the way wealth management operates by drastically cutting down transaction times.

THE ROLE

As a Test Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of systems and applications through meticulous testing processes. Your key focus will be on analyzing, planning, designing, and executing test plans to validate functional and non-functional requirements. You will administer the testing process in adherence to defined standards, document test results, and create comprehensive reports. Collaboration with stakeholders, including business analysts, developers, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), will be crucial to deliver solutions that align with business needs.

In addition, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and optimizing manual and automated test suites, as well as ensuring the system meets performance, security, and quality standards. Staying updated with the latest testing approaches and tools will be essential for driving efficiency and innovation in testing processes.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years’ experience investment industry experience
• At least 2 years’ Software Testing experience
• Experience at working in a fast paced, proactive and delivery focused environments.
• Exposure to Sonata and the Investment Admin process
• Ability to create UAT test plans, cases and scripts (Ability to write test documentation such as test plans, scripts and reports)
• Familiar with Agile project methodology and common testing tools. e.g. Jira / Confluence / Zephyr
• Strong technical skills and abilities including databases and SQL
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Skilled at testing process and methodologies