Job Summary<\/p>\n
\tWe are looking for a self-motivated individual to join the Institutional IT team as a test analyst in delivering quality software that will create an exceptional user experience for our end-users.\u00a0
\n\tAllan Gray Institutional IT team consists of appr. 65 members, covering a range of skills and responsibilities including Domain Owners, Development Manager, Architect, Business Analysts, Developers (.NET and SQL) and IT Operations. The team operates with four business-aligned domains (Front Office, Middle Office, Fund Operations and Client Servicing).\u00a0
\n\tAdditionally, the Tech domain and IT Operations teams support the business-aligned domains.
\n\tWhat you can expect: You will work predominantly within the Client Services Domain performing functional and regression testing as well as resolving production defects.\u00a0
\n\tPlease note: This is a Cape Town based role and you will be required to be in office for a minimum of 3 days \/ week, with a Monday and Thursday as compulsory. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Job Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tExtracting test requirements for user stories,\u00a0
\n\tDesigning and creating test cases,\u00a0
\n\tEstimating effort for testing tasks,\u00a0
\n\tManual testing of applications, which includes front-end, system integration, regression, and end-to-end as well as exploratory testing,\u00a0
\n\tManaging and maintaining manual regression test suites,\u00a0
\n\tProduct risk mitigation, thereby limiting defects in production,\u00a0
\n\tCollaborating closely with developers and business analysts in identifying, logging, and verifying defects in a defect tracking system,\u00a0
\n\tCollaborating with other teams in INST IT for integration testing.\u00a0
\n\tAssist in production support issues and queries.
\n\tLiaise with IT Ops and other Domains for support to resolve or assist with fixes.
\n\tContinuous improvement initiatives specifically with regard to quality and performance<\/p>\n
Skills and experience required<\/p>\n
\tAttention to detail,\u00a0
\n\tData analysis and reporting skills,\u00a0
\n\tGood verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills,\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ability to:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tManage own time and get tasks done,\u00a0
\n\tGrasp concepts and understand the systems being tested,\u00a0
\n\tDeal with complexity,\u00a0
\n\tDeal with high variability of work and context switching,\u00a0
\n\tBe comfortable with a fair amount of unpredictability in daily tasks.
\n\tResolve issues and overcome obstacles
\n\tAble to engage with others to gather information<\/p>\n
Education<\/p>\n
\t4 years test experience\u00a0
\n\tBasic SQL skills
\n\tRelevant Business\/ Commerce\/ IT degree.\u00a0
\n\tTesting fundamentals training \/ Test certification would be advantageous.
\n\tExposure to Agile methodologies (e.g. SCRUM) would be advantageous<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.allangray.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
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