Principal Test Engineer

3 days ago


Sandton, South Africa Discovery Limited Full time

Principal Test Engineer - Vitality Life Systems

About VitalityLife Systems

VitalityHealth is a UK-based company specialising in private medical insurance sold to the UK market. The company is a subsidiary of Discovery Limited and alongside VitalityLife and Vitality Corporate Services, it forms Discovery Limited's UK insurance offering. Working for VitalityHealth, you'll experience an exciting mix of creativity and innovation, within a framework of challenging objectives and a passion for delivering the best.

Key Purpose

Our Test Engineers play a critical role in Vitality's successful business model by planning and executing tests on products and features to validate that they are fit for purpose. The Principal Test Engineer leads and plans testing across large or multiple teams, providing expertise in many technical areas or specialisms with very deep knowledge in a particular technical area.

Areas of Responsibility

  1. Implement the Software Test Life Cycle: the process used to test software and ensure that quality standards are met. It includes test analysis and design, test estimation, test planning and approach, test execution, defect management, and reporting.
  2. Adhere to Testing Standards: adhering to the Group test strategy that defines the required testing standards and practices.
  3. Engage Stakeholders: Work with stakeholders to develop an understanding of the needs and requirements of both internal and external stakeholders.
  4. Build and Transfer Skills and Knowledge: Take responsibility for developing personal skills and expertise aligned to the role.
  5. Collaborate Within and Across Teams: Work effectively together with others across varying areas of expertise to achieve the required results.

Personal Attributes and Skills

  • Client Service Orientation
  • Change Readiness
  • Time Management
  • Communication (written, verbal and listening)
  • Interpersonal skills - Ability to build relationships with people from all different backgrounds
  • Values Driven
  • Learns on the Fly
  • Resilient
  • Instils Trust
  • People Savvy
  • Treats others with care, dignity and respect
  • Builds an environment for optimal performance
  • Sets ambitious goals and implements the highest standards

Education and Experience

  • Matric
  • ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Certificate
  • Knowledge of SDLC and STLC
  • Knowledge of Testing Methodologies and Testing Tools
  • At least 10 years of experience as a Test Engineer
  • Experience with Test Automation

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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