Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.
What will you do?
The Test Analyst in the Investment Acquisitions team is responsible for setting up the relevant documentation to identify and define the required tests (test plan and test matrix), preparing test data in all the different environments, executing the test conditions to verify the results in the different stages of testing whilst carefully monitoring test coverage to evaluate the overall quality experienced.
Key outcomes
The following outcomes will be expected from the Test Analyst:
- Analyse system and business specification to provide inputs and estimates.
- Liaising with business and or technical representatives to ensuring the highest quality outcomes
- Integration impact test analysis
- Defining the appropriate tests required
- Gathering and managing the Test Data
- Set up / adjust test plans for all types of testing (functional and non-functional testing)
- Comprehensive documentation of test results according to standards
- Perform defect logging and reporting
- Post implementation production support (after care)
- Identify and suggest areas for growth and improvement within the team
- 2+ years Glacier Systems Testing Experience as a Test Analyst
- ISTQB CTAL Foundation Test Analyst Certificate and/or other relevant qualification
- Solid understanding of Software quality and agile methodologies, tools and techniques (black box, white box and automated testing experience)
- Understanding of Agile methodologies (scrum)
- Systems Integration Testing
- Workflow Systems Testing
- Strong knowledge and experience in SQL
- Strong knowledge and experience of API testing (2+ years)
- Knowledge of SSIS, SSRS and ETL testing is an advantage
- 5+ years related experience of Software Testing/Quality Assurance
- Active participation in team to improve the testing process/define the teams test strategy
- Technical knowledge (HTML) and solid experience in WEB Application testing would be to your advantage
- Understanding of common software failures and faults
- Relevant experience in the financial services industry to your advantage
- Automated testing experience would be an advantage.
Competencies
- Strong analytical thinking & problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong planning and organising skills
- Ability to perform well under pressure
- Positive, enthusiastic attitude
- Ability to stay focussed while under pressure
- Professional work standards
- Takes ownership of tasks and drives tasks through to completion
- Is accountable for own actions
- Honesty, integrity, and respect
Degree or Diploma and required Certification with 4 to 6 years related experience.
Knowledge And Skills
Regression testing and scripts
System testing, analysis and reviews
Business Requirements
Logs and tracks and resolves defects
Personal Attributes
Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently
Decision quality - Contributing independently
Plans and aligns - Contributing independently
Optimises work processes - Contributing independently
Build a successful career with us
Were all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Core Competencies
Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
Customer focus - Contributing independently
Drives results - Contributing independently
Collaborates - Contributing independently
Being resilient - Contributing independently
Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
Our commitment to transformation
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
