Website Sanlam Group
Sanlam is a leading South African financial services group headquartered in Bellville, Cape Town.
About Sanlam Group
Sanlam is a leading South African financial services group headquartered in Bellville, Cape Town. Founded in 1918, it has expanded to become one of the largest non-banking financial entities in Africa, with a presence in 33 African countries, as well as India, Malaysia, and the UK.
What will you do?
- The Software Tester in the Glacier Hub team is responsible for setting up the relevant documentation to identify and define the required tests (test plan and test matrix), preparing test data in all the different environments, executing the test conditions to verify the results in the different stages of testing whilst carefully monitoring test coverage to evaluate the overall quality experienced. This role is based in Cape Town.
Key outcomes
The following outcomes will be expected from the Software Tester:
- Analyze system and business specification to provide inputs and estimates.
- Liaising with business and or technical representatives to ensuring the highest quality outcomes
- Integration impact test analysis
- Defining the appropriate tests required
- Gathering and managing the Test Data
- Set up / adjust test plans for all types of testing (functional and non-functional testing)
- Comprehensive documentation of test results according to standards
- Perform defect logging and reporting
- Post implementation production support (after care)
- Identify and suggest areas for growth and improvement within the team
Qualifications and experience
- IT relevant qualification
- ISTQB CTAL Foundation Test Analyst Certificate required
- Knowledge of Software quality and agile methodologies, tools and techniques (black box, white box and automated testing experience)
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies (scrum)
- SQL knowledge is an advantage
- API testing know is an advantage.
- 3+ years’ experience in Software Testing/Quality Assurance required.
- Experience Ghostdraft Document testing will be an advantage
- Understanding of common software failures and faults
- Relevant experience in the financial services industry to your advantage
Competencies
- Strong analytical thinking & problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong planning and organizing skills
- Ability to perform well under pressure
Attributes
- Positive, enthusiastic attitude
- Ability to stay focused while under pressure
- Professional work standards
- Takes ownership of tasks and drives tasks through to completion
- Is accountable for own actions
- Honesty, integrity, and respect
To apply for this job please visit careers.sanlamcloud.co.za.
