Test Analyst – Financial Services

Be part of a growing organization with a knack for being different and unique; the cool kid of the financial services sector.  We strive to create a “google-like” culture; come and experience it.  We have a young, dynamic and exciting IT team.  Don’t be old school and don’t put up with legacy systems and technologies.  Our entire line of business system is developed in-house on new tech.  Come be part of our exciting journey towards building a great IT environment; learning, sharing and having some fun at the same time!

Market Related CTC (Negotiable depending on experience)

Location: Menlyn, Pretoria, South Africa

We are looking for a Test Analyst with 3+ years’ experience within an environment using SCRUM as methodology.

Main responsibilities for this role will include, but not limited to

  • Participate in all SCRUM ceremonies
  • Collaborate closely with business owners to gain a better understanding of what the requirements and expectations are
  • Collaborate closely with BA’s and making suggestions where system can be improved.
  • Reviewing and familiarizing yourself with user stories (and functional specifications) from BA’s
  • Manual front end functional testing of application(s)
  • Carry out exploratory testing to identify any possible issues that might have been overlooked during regression testing and functional testing
  • Collaborate closely with developers, identifying, logging, prioritizing and verifying defects in a defect tracking system
  • Defect tracking of all defects logged by you
  • Executing regression tests in preparation for go-live

Trade skills required and other requirements

  • A good understanding of software testing processes and principles
  • Strong manual testing skills
  • Analytical and logical thinking
  • The ability to envision different business scenarios
  • Self-starter
  • Excellent communication
  • Negotiation
  • Conflict management
  • Relationship building
  • Team player
  • Planning and time management skills
  • Relevant IT degree or diploma
  • Insurance knowledge will be highly beneficial
  • ISTQB certification will be beneficial
  • Own transport