Software Tester

**1. ANALYSE SPECIFICATIONS, DESIGN AND EXECUTE TESTS**
- Creation of test designs, test processes, test cases and test data.
- Carry out testing as per the defined procedures -load and performance testing, manual testing, regression testing and automation testing.
- Participate in walkthroughs of testing procedures.
- Prepare all reports related to software testing carried out and document bugs and defaults.
- Ensure that all test related work is carried out as per the defined standards and procedures at EPPF.
- Understand software’s objectives and evaluate the system requirements.
- Test software as a whole or parts of it as per direction from the developer.

**2. DOCUMENT FINDINGS, TROUBLESHOOT ISSUES AND RE-RUN TESTS**
- Accurately record faults as each test is executed.
- Collaborate with developer to fine-tune the technology solution to meet required standards.
- Ensure that functionality meets business requirements and architectural design.
- Perform ongoing tests on software to ensure improvement over time.
- Collaborate with the IT change and project management team to ensure adherence to release methodology and technical change management procedures for all changes.

**3. PROMOTE THE PRACTICE OF DevOps**
- Shorten the systems development lifecycle through continuous team engagements.
- Build service improvement plans for effective and efficient quality assurance.
- Relevant Diploma
- 2 to 3 years’ experience as a Software Tester
- Up-to-date knowledge of software testing tools, design and testing methodologies.

**TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES**
- Data analysis
- Relevant Pension Fund and Investment management regulatory knowledge
- Business writing skills
- Microsoft Office Products
- Testing principles and processes
- System Interdependencies
- IT Report Writing
- Ability to problem solve, analyse and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of Benefits system
- Basic knowledge of Pension Benefits
- Knowledge of Pensions Fund administrative procedures and processes
- Understanding and knowledge of Microsoft Applications as well as widely used Application Testing tool.