Test Analyst at Standard Bank Group

Job description

Job Details

Information Technology: Systems development, business analysis, architecture, project management, data warehousing, infrastructure, maintenance and production.

Job Purpose

Support the business to manage the technology risk brought about by software development, adoption of IT changes and launch of new products through system and business testing.
Be the link between the business and the technical teams by coordinating the development of test strategy, test cases, hosting test workshops, coordinate business testing activities and UAT close-out to enable the successful implementation of projects.
Measure and report the quality threshold of the solutions scheduled for delivery for business within the IT change governance process

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Project start-up
• Sign-off the test work stream responsibility (work package) and
• Driver of the test strategy planning activities.
• Project Initiation
• Lead the in-depth definition process i.e. detailed test case documentation
• Plan analysis i.e. research, consultation and planning meetings
• Lead business impact analysis sessions i.e. determine business areas impacted by proposed changes for regression testing coverage identification
• Conduct desktop risk quality analysis / validation i.e. determine test case coverage, test case adequacy and develop traceability matrices
• Upload or ensure the upload of test cases in the electronic testing tool
• Project Implementation
• Manage the execution of all testing activities / cycles i.e. Unit, SIT, UAT and Regression testing
• Oversee the defect management process through re-testing the products
• Monitor and report the status and outcomes of testing activities
• Project closure
• Evaluate that quality criteria is met for all scoped requirements
• Monitor and obtain quality feedback during early life (PIR period)
• Preferred Qualification And Experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in IT or Business management
• Atleast 2 years’ experience as a quality analyst.
• Recognised Software testing certifications i.e. International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) - Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) and Certified Tester Advanced Level (CTAL) others include Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB), Quality Assurance Institute (QAI) and Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)
• Broad exposure in a banking environment preferably in IT department
• ITIL Certification, Prince2 Certification

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

• Broad knowledge of Business analysis techniques i.e. MoSCoW, SCRS, PESTLE, HEPTALYSIS, MOST, SWOT, CATWOE, Six thinking hats, 5 Why’s, VPEC-T, etc
• Broad understanding of PRINCE2 and Safe(Scaled Agile Framework) Methodology
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of banking processes and systems
• General understanding of nature, culture, operations and tactical priorities of project management office
• A sound business/industry understanding of financial services.
• Usage of automated testing tools e.g. Quality Centre, HP ALM, and QTP etc.
• Proven track record in the development of test strategy, test cases, testing quality validation process and stakeholder management.