Contract
COMPANY:
A large financial services company
LOCATION:
Cape Town or Johannesburg (Hybrid working model)
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for the financial services website.
- Perform manual testing to validate the functionality, usability, and performance of the website across different browsers and devices.
- Conduct integration testing to ensure seamless interaction between various components and systems.
- Define and implement effective automation testing strategies, frameworks, and tools to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
- Collaborate with the development team to identify, reproduce, and report software defects and track their resolution.
- Work closely with business analysts and product owners to understand requirements and provide input during the development process to ensure testability and quality.
- Analyze test results, identify trends, and communicate findings to stakeholders, including management, the development team, and Scrum Master
- Mentor and guide junior team members in testing best practices, methodologies, and tools.
- Stay updated with the latest testing trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve the testing process
- Strong expertise in manual testing techniques, including test planning, test case design, and execution.
- Extensive experience in integration testing, ensuring the seamless interaction of various components and systems.
- Proficiency in defining and implementing automation testing frameworks, using industry-standard tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, or similar.
- Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
- Familiarity with financial services concepts, products, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines.
- Relevant certifications, such as ISTQB Certified Tester.
- Proven experience as a Senior Test Analyst or similar role, preferably in the insurance/financial services industry.
