Technical Tester (Johannesburg)

Job title : Technical Tester (Johannesburg)

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: April 06

Job Description: To create, debug, verify, maintain, and update technical test scripts to run automated testing.

Responsible for testing the functionality of a system designed to address business requirements to prevent errors/defects in the live system through the implementation of change control and improvement. Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost-effectiveness. Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers' expectations through proactive, innovative, and appropriate solutions by resolving queries fast and effectively.

Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SMEs, project managers, and senior staff members by providing input to business requirements. Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies.

Conduct test plans by unpacking the requirements which include regression testing, system analysis, and reviews. Create design steps from test cases, execute system validation plans, and compile test scripts. Conduct systems analyses, design, coding, program debugging, testing, and security and performance assessments across user interfaces. Understand and implement all steps and methodology within IT development and meet governance in terms of legislative, audit risk, and process requirements for the Test Analysis Environment.

Create test scripts to effectively test enhancements and new requirements and execute automated test scripts. Execute all test activities for allocated projects by conducting test estimation, preparing and submitting test plans for sign-off, and ensuring alignment between test environment and production environment. Manage testing defects and involve relevant business staff in quality assurance testing analysis. Design content of procedure guides and manuals for business users. Provision of an efficient service for the test analysis function through careful and timely analysis, planning, execution, reporting, and updating of all related information.

Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback, and request training where appropriate and needed.

Additional Requirements:

1. Develop automated testing software using internal Java framework.
2. 3 years+ testing automation experience (REQUIRED).
3. Maintain and enhance existing automation framework for both frontend and backend testing.
4. Review and write effective automation test scripts.
5. Familiar with Web Services or API technologies (i.e., SOAP, REST, XML & JSON).
6. Adhere to coding standards and naming conventions.
7. Utilize Git for version control.
8. Knowledge of test reporting (i.e., Serenity, TestNG, or Extent Reports).
9. Experience working with open-source tools.
10. Knowledge & experience with CI / CD processes and platforms.
11. Basic understanding of performance testing is a plus.
12. Familiar with Test Management tools (i.e., HP ALM, JIRA, etc.).

Personal Attributes:

1. Great attitude and aptitude.
2. Strong analytical skills.
3. Innovative and creative problem-solving.
4. Self-motivated and ability to motivate others.
5. Accountable, independent worker with strong communication skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Diploma or required certification in testing or programming.
2. Preferred: Degree and/or relevant certification including ISEB/ISTQB Certification; TMap Next Engineer; ISTQB Advanced Analyst.
3. Minimum 3 years testing experience with the ability to script/code.
4. Preferred: Banking Industry Experience.