Senior Software Tester Johannesburg

Job Summary
Perform a Quality Assurance function for software development and deployment by performing manual and automated tests to ensure that system changes and new requirements are fit for purpose, mitigate risks, and prevent system issues.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Data analysis
2. Relevant Pension Fund and Investment management regulatory knowledge
3. Business writing skills
4. Testing principles and knowledge of automation testing processes e.g. ALM, Java Selenium or similar test automation tools
5. Ability to Analyse Business Requirements
6. Requirements Traceability Matrix Creation (RTM)
7. Create Test Plans and Test Cases
8. Oversee Test Planning, Design and Review
9. Log defects and retest defects as part of Resolution
10. Oversee testing sessions: System Integration Testing (SIT), Functional Testing, Regression Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
11. Obtain UAT Sign Offs
12. Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
13. IT Report Writing
14. Ability to problem solve, analyse, and meet deadlines
15. Knowledge of Benefits system
16. Basic knowledge of Pension Benefits
17. Knowledge of Pensions Fund administrative procedures and processes
18. Understanding and knowledge of Microsoft Applications as well as widely used Application Testing tools

Required Minimum Education / Training

1. Testing Certification
2. Testing Automation Tools knowledge

Required Minimum Work Experience

1. 5 to 6 years' experience as a Software Tester, with 2-3 years in a senior role
2. Up-to-date knowledge of software testing tools, design, and testing methodologies

Package & Remuneration

Market related