RFX - 4933046 - Core Banking Enhancements Test Analyst, Pretoria

Objectives of this Scope of Work
The main purpose of this position is the end-to-end functional and integration testing of the Core Banking Enhancements Project. The testing will cover functional testing from both backend and front-end, integration testing, end to end testing, Industry testing, and reporting aspects of the solution. The Test Analysts must also be responsible for co-ordinating and reporting on System Integration Testing (SIT/QA) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) execution and prepare the sign off when testing is completed.

Scope of Services Definition
The scope will include but will not be limited to:
Creating Test Scenarios, working from Business, Functional, and Technical Requirements documents for guidance, and in partnership with business stakeholders for User Acceptance testing.
Validating that Business, Functional, Technical, and Industry requirements are met by designing accurate test cases.
Planning testing in a timely manner to ensure requirements are met and signed off.
Executing test cases and analysing test results.
Operating in both agile and hybrid environment.
Functional Testing.
Backend (Database) testing.
Integration testing.
Working across multiple applications and networks.
Estimate testing accurately and coordinate with team members for work activities.
Design and apply testing principles and build manual testing frameworks.
Analyse and verify best manual test approaches and execute understandable test objective requirements.
Define regression packs based on critical business processes.
Assist Automation Test Analysts with automation scripting and run developed automated scripts (where possible) for identified regression packs.
Assist with Performance Test Analysts with performance scripting.
Any other services or task ancillary to, or closely related to the above.

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:
Experience:
3 years IT Diploma/ Degree (Software Development)
5 to 8 years' experience in Test Execution and Test Analysis.
3 to 6 years experienced in conducting functional testing, integration testing, as well as co-ordinating and reporting on User Acceptance testing preparation, execution and sign off.
Extensive knowledge of HP ALM.
Experience in Integration Testing.
Understanding of testing concepts i.e., testing methodologies and techniques.
Knowledge of SWIFT standards and payment messages (preferrable MT and ISO 20022).
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders during end to end and Industry testing.
Knowledge of different forms of Communication and Reporting.
The following will be an added advantage:
Knowledge of BPT (Business Process Testing) Framework.
Automation testing

Competencies:
Conceptual Thinking.
Attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral Communication.
Managing complexity and ambiguity.
Ability to learning quickly.
Experience in Knowledge of Banking and Financial Services business.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Team player – approachable, ability to share and consult other.
Management Reporting.
Resilience; and
Self-starter.

Qualifications/ Certification:
a Diploma in IT, or an equivalent qualification.
ISTQB foundation OR Test Analyst.
Functional testing experience

The following will be an added advantage.
Certification of test automation will be an added advantage.

Key deliverables:
Functional, Regression, Integration, Automation, End to End, and User Acceptance Testing:
Test Approach.
Test Plans.
Test Cases.
Test Execution Results.
Test progress Reports.
Defects Management Reports.
Test Deliverable Sign-off Certificates.
Test Closure Reports.
Knowledge Transfer Document per Project.