Tester Intermediate (Manual/Automation)

Sanlam; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking an experienced Software Tester to join their Outsourced Business Policy Admin team in Bellville. The role involves the development and execution of test cases, maintaining test automation solutions, and collaborating with business analysts. Candidates should possess an ISTQB certification and experience with testing tools and methodologies. This opportunity provides a chance to enhance skills while contributing to high-quality software delivery.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience with test automation tools in CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in software testing methodologies (agile, waterfall).

Responsibilities

• Development and execution of test cases for various platforms.
• Detect and track software defects; assure quality through testing.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and provide support/documentation.

Skills

SQL

Bamboo

Maven

Cucumber

IntelliJ

Education

ISTQB – Foundation certificate

Tools

JIRA

Xray

Zephyr

HP Quality Centre

AWS

Job description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Santam Technology Services, specifically the Outsourced Business Policy Admin team, has a position available for an experienced and passionate Software Tester, who will preferably be based in Bellville

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for the development and execution of test cases to verify and validate the functionality on the various Outsourced Business platforms.
• Additionally, the role is responsible for maintaining test automation solutions, updating regression packs, logging of defects, and tracking defects aligned to the Atlassian toolset.
• Although not the predominant focus, Automation testing is expected to become more prevalent.

DUTIES

• Analysing user stories and/use cases/requirements for validity and feasibility with the Business Analyst and /or Developer.
• Responsible for creating and executing test cases, features, and test plans
• Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies with project team.
• Checking test results and test failures
• Analyses metrics for quality assessment
• Work closely with Business Analyst to influence and monitor User Acceptance Testing.
• Responsibilities may require after hours and weekend work in response to needs of the systems being supported.
• Execute all levels of testing (System, Integration, and Regression)
• Apply quality engineering principals throughout the Agile product lifecycle.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Basic coding (Java or associated) and Automation Scripting
• Provide support and documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Testing certification (ISTQB – Foundation certificate) is a prerequisite.
• Experience in initiatives relating to business-to-business data share and complex datasets.
• Previous experience in tools like JIRA, Xray, Zephyr or HP Quality Centre
• Experience with test automation tools integrated into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Bamboo, Maven, Bitbucket) is highly desirable
• AWS cloud practitioner certification is advantageous
• Insurance or Financial Services an advantage
• Experience in software testing methodologies (agile, waterfall, functional and non-functional), test planning, test cases development, execution of test cases
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
• Possesses good understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance concepts across the SDLC and the TDLC
• Some basic experience with XML

SKILLS

• Technical competent in SQL, Bamboo, Maven, Cucumber, IntelliJ
• Provides input to continuously improve test methodology.
• Defines test scenarios.
• Traces coverage and clearance
• Provides input to standard test metrics and reporting.
• Prioritize defect management with development team.
• Has good time-management skills.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

• Client focus
• Growth mindset
• Results driven
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Relating and networking
• Applying expertise and technology