Test Analyst

JOB PURPOSE
To perform software testing and quality assurance activities by analysing requirements, designing and executing test cases, identifying defects, and supporting user testing to ensure that FIC software solutions meet business and technical requirements and are fit for purpose.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Gather, analyse and perform detailed test review of system documentation: Business requirements specification and Functional requirements specifications (BRS, FRS).
• Identify, document and raise issues, gaps, ambiguities and risks in business and functional requirements documentation.
• Analyse and extract test requirements from business and functional specifications and maintain test artefacts in approved testing tools.
• Design, maintain and execute test cases using appropriate testing techniques to ensure software solutions meet quality standards and testing procedures.
• Ensure that test entry and exit criteria are met in accordance with approved testing methodologies and standards.
• Collaborate with ICT teams, project teams and business stakeholders on requirements, testing activities and change initiatives.
• Support and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities with business stakeholders and ensure that UAT test cases are fit for purpose and executable.
• Compile and communicate test progress, test metrics, defects and test reports to relevant stakeholders when required.
• Perform peer reviews of test cases and other testing artefacts to ensure quality and completeness.
• Identify, create and maintain test data required for testing activities.
• Contribute to test coverage by mapping test cases to business and system requirements.
• Execute manual regression test packs.
• Log clear, reproducible defects with useful evidence, verify fixes and track issues through to closure.
• Provide regular feedback to the testing team and Test Manager on testing activities, risks, issues and testing progress.
• Participate in retrospectives and suggest improvements. Contribution to continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate closely with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, and project teams.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant ICT diploma, NQF 6.
• ISTQB Foundation Level Certification or equivalent ISEB certification will be an added advantage.
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in manual software testing, including test analysis, test design, test execution and defect tracking preferably in the financial services or regulatory environment.
• Experience in using testing and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Azure DevOps, JIRA, Xray and Confluence.
• Experience in maintaining test artefacts, defects, test suites and test execution records within testing platforms.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, quality assurance practices, and testing methodologies.
• Experience in various types of testing including Functional Testing, Component Integration Testing (CIT), System Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), Risk based testing, Regression Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Exposure to automated testing practices will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work well with test and project team members and share knowledge and expertise.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively at all levels of organisation, engage with stakeholders (both business and technology).