BI Tester

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The BI Guidewire DataHub platform has a position available for a Tester who will be based in Bellville.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Tester responsible for the development of test cases to verify the data loads and functionality of Guidewire BI Solution (DataHub) and the output as generated with exploitation tools. Also responsible for linking test cases to business/systems/data requirements to ensure traceability. Provide input into or execute automated test scripts. Will also execute regression test cases, log defects and create test artifacts. This role operates specifically in the Guidewire BI Domain. 

DUTIES

Analyse and develop the proper test coverage with the Business/Data Analyst/ Product Owner Responsible for creating and executing test scripts  Identify and create necessary test data  Check test results and log defects Analyse test failures Analyse metrics for quality assessment Analyse risks, develop contingencies, and plan testing accordingly. Extract information, as requested by clients, from different databases. May work with Business/Data Analyst to influence and monitor User Acceptance Testing. Track and monitor errors and test results with project team Testing progress reports to management for overall testing reporting. Responsibilities may require after hours and weekend work in response to needs of the systems being supported.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Relevant Tertiary IT/Testing Qualification (Degree or diploma) Minimum of 3 years BI testing experience  Testing on large volumes of data Testing certification (ISTQB – Foundation certificate) will be an advantage Previous experience in tools like JIRA and Xray will be beneficial Experience using Microsoft SQL server management studio will be beneficial Experience writing SQL queries is critical for this role Experience utilizing exploitation tools  Experience in software testing methodologies (agile, waterfall, data, functional and non-functional), test planning, test cases development, execution of test cases Experience in developing test cases and test scenarios from use cases and/or requirements specifications Experience with Requirements Management, Test Management and Defect Management Tools.  Experience with Release processes

SKILLS

Able to provide input to improve test methodology / processes Review functional/business requirements Define test scenarios Tracking of Test coverage and clearance progress Provide input to standard test metrics and reporting Able to prioritize defects with development team Analytical and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail Understanding of test metrics and how they are used for decision support Good communication skills (write and read English) Able to work independently Able to work under pressure Attention to detail Good team player

KNOWLEDGE

Insurance or Financial Services an advantage BI Data Warehousing knowledge is critical System development life cycle and Test Development Lifecycle. Possesses good understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance concepts across the SDLC and the TDLC Defect management process Good working knowledge of testing best practices and frameworks 

COMPETENCIES

Drives results Collaboration Client focus Flexibility and adaptability Cultivates innovation Regression testing and scripts System testing, analysis and reviews Business requirements Logs and tracks and resolves defects Relating and networking Applying expertise and technology

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. 

At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society. In achieving our employment equity goals we give preference to applicants from the designated groups in alignment with the Divisions Employment Equity targets.

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