Software Developer in Test Specialist

18 hours ago

Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa FirstRand Bank Limited Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Developer in Test to join our team at FirstRand Bank Limited. As a key member of our quality assurance team, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and refining automated testing within our quality assurance processes across the Core Banking Applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to an environment of successful delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Prevent wastage, and on an ongoing basis identify process improvements in order to contain and reduce costs.
  • Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate.
  • Minimise system downtime through pro-active testing to identify potential issues and ensure minimisation of recurring problems by managing defects and performing code reviews.
  • Assess, identify and mitigate potential risks within the IT environment and comply with governance in terms of legislative, audit and business policy requirements.
  • Code, compile, test and implement tests to ensure applications are working according to test requirements in compliance with the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Proactively engage with business units and colleagues to understand underlying needs and opportunities and identify Information Technology (IT) innovative solutions in a timely manner.

Requirements

  • Proficiently analyse both new and existing Automation scripts.
  • Identify areas for improvement or maintenance in existing scripts.
  • Create test cases based on Business Requirement Specifications.
  • Quickly adapt to prescribed standards and usage of our internal Framework.
  • Familiarize yourself with all defined interaction points in the framework, namely (Legacy Application, REST, API, Selenium, SOAP, IMS, OCEP).
  • Design robust, scalable, and maintainable automation scripts covering various aspects of the System Under Test.
  • Review existing processes and suggest innovative ideas to improve and streamline processes to drive efficiencies and minimise redundancy scripts.
  • Collaborate effectively with stakeholders (QA, Infrastructure, Architecture, Developers, Business).
  • Understand the SUT from a business perspective.
  • Maintain open communication with product owners and business analysts to gather relevant information on requirements.
  • Create and maintain component-level performance tests using JMeter.
  • Work closely with the Performance Engineer to ensure proper processes are followed during test creation and execution.
  • Collaborate with the Performance Engineer to create reports, suggest improvements, and highlight bottlenecks.
  • Proactively collaborate with business, stakeholders, and developers to ensure quicker turnaround time for fixes.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Provide detailed information to facilitate timely issue resolution.
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities.
  • Solve problems effectively.
  • Communicate efficiently.
  • Work closely with the assigned Technical Team Lead.
  • Ensure the quality and stability of testing processes.

Desired Experience

  • JAVA
  • Springboot
  • Test Analysis Training
  • Database Management: SQL basics
  • Front-end Application Navigation
  • API Testing (using tools like Postman and SOAPUI)
  • API Documentation (including Swagger docs)
  • Monitoring Tools (Plunk, Grafana)
  • CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins/Bamboo)
  • Micro Focus ALM Octane usage
  • Git and Bitbucket knowledge
  • IntelliJ (IDE) Usage
  • Understanding of Script Datasheets
  • Data Driven Framework
  • Knowledge of OCEP Services
  • Data Preparation and understanding
  • Agile Methodology

About Us

At FirstRand Bank Limited, we are committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and supportive of our employees' growth and development. We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced Software Developer in Test looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to us. We look forward to hearing from you.

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