Test Analyst

Closing Date2023 / 03 / 31Reference NumberMMH -2Job TitleTest AnalystPosition TypePermanentRole FamilyInformation TechnologyClusterMOMENTUM INSURE COMPANY LIMITEDRemote OpportunitySome of the timeLocation - CountrySouth AfricaLocation - ProvinceGautengLocation - Town / CityCenturionIntroduction Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Metropolitan provides practical financial solutions for people, communities, and businesses. Visit us at Role Purpose The Tester will be responsible for developing user acceptance testing (UAT) test scripts, ensuring traceability of scripts to requirements and design artefacts, executing the UAT plan, documenting UAT testing results, and providing support to end users. Requirements Matric Minimum ISTQB Foundation phase qualification in Software Testing or equivalent qualifications (advantageous). Extensive experience as a functional test analyst (advantageous). Minimum three years’ experience working as a tester (advantageous). Previous relevant experience in Short-Term Insurance will be (advantageous). Previous relevant experience in a test or technical support environment (advantageous). Test Preparation and Execution experience (preferably within business applications and processes). Strong problem solving and good analytical skills (defect analysis and reporting). Strong attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact with databases via SQL (advantageous). Track record of successful project completion working in a team. Good knowledge of software development lifecycle and defect resolution processes in particular. Ability to multi-task and test different applications relating to a release. Good time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines. MS Excel & MS Office. Duties & Responsibilities Perform User Acceptance Testing of the functional requirements of the Premia system and all Integration systems Review & Inspect functional requirements Write test cases in line with standard requirements from specification received Documentation of UAT test scenarios, test cases and test scripts Implement test cases in line with requirements in specification Design test plan in accordance with specification documents Document test plan (resources needed, risks identified, test data used, when should testing stop, list of functionalities to be tested) Create and / or acquire test data Identification and analysis of software defects Perform the required defect tracking and / or management thereof Ensure all risks are mitigated and escalated accordingly. Report to the Test manager and Project Manager - results, test metrics etc. Test Summary Report; Defect Report according to bugs logged on Jira or other Incident reporting platforms In parallel with testing responsibilities, the candidate will be required to assist in the delivery of monthly / quarterly reporting on the testing results Provide training / support to Operations for all applications and services developed and maintained Update relevant documentation that has gone out-of-date Work with Operations to ensure the quality of delivered software as well as ensuring timely bug resolution Competencies Clear communicator (written and verbal), to ensure ability to write test plans and test cases and to communicate bugs to developers and other stakeholders Creative solving of technical problems, to ensure the ability translate technical requirements test plans Ability to focus on deadlines and deliverables, ensures the ability to find the bad defects and bugs quickly Ability to think abstract, to ensure ability to not conform to the norm Norms do not find bugs quickly Functional / Technical Skills Experience in Quality Management Processes Knowledge and experience in technical aspects of Premia and integration systems Business process understanding #J-18808-Ljbffr