IT Software Tester - Digital BI at OUTsurance

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in and across project development teams to test all required system modifications and functionality within development projects with the aim of delivering high quality products at a fast pace

• Compile test plans and present these test plans to the testing group and participate during test plan reviews

• Holding the space for quality within the development project team

• Promote uptake of new technologies and tools to improve testing results.

Competencies:

• The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail with a strong quality orientation

• Excellent verbal communication and has the ability to present information clearly in the written form

• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships

• Highly collaborative with excellent people skills

• Problem solver with logical thinking

• Lives and portrays the company's values

• Be able to prioritize

• High energy level with a willingness to go the extra mile

• Critical thinking with a curious streak with a learning attitude

• Effective planning and organizing abilities

• Keen interest in learning more about testing industry trends and tools

• Innovative and shows initiative

• Reliable and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Ability to adapt quickly to change and be flexible and a quick learner

• Able to work independently as well as be a team player

• The ideal candidate will enjoy analysing data in order to recommend system and process improvements

Digital Team Values:

• Fun (The ability to have fun in the everyday challenges we face)

• Excellence (the quality of being outstanding or extremely good)

• Mastery (comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity)

• Respect (a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements and due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others)

• Teamwork (the combined action of a group, especially when effective and efficient)

• Continuous improvement (Strive to continually look at the way things are done and find better and more efficient ways of achieving the same goals)

• Self-motivated and able to work with very little guidance

• Flexibility around working hours regarding extended hours.

We work best together when...

• We give each other time to come up with a good solution and to strive for excellence

• Focus on achieving the best quality solutions

• We keep on sharpening our skills and knowledge

• We commit to continuous learning

• Value each other as individuals and respect ideas and skills of each individual

• Confident in relying upon each other

• Play our part and stand by our word

• Everyone can voice their opinion

• We discuss and debate great ideas together

• When each of us contributes towards a common goal, creating synergy.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Matric

• At least 24 months mobile or web testing experience  

•  Strong computer skills with a good knowledge of a variety of different Windows and Web-based programs

• Experience working in agile teams using scrum and / or Kanban

• Strong practical experience of MS SQL

• Ability to perform REST API testing through either PostMan or Swagger (Open API) interface

• Interpreting application error logs

Beneficial requirements:

• IT Qualification or studying IT

•  Exposure to test automation experience in Web (Katalon, Selenium, Protractor or Cypress)

• Exposure to a Test Case Management Tool (TestRail)

• Exposure to C# and JavaScript

• Understanding of API and mobile application branching strategies

• Exposure to UiPath  

• Exposure to Cosmos database

• ISTQB Qualification

Additional Information

An ideal candidate will be able to align their personal work values to the OUTsurance values of Awesome Service, Passionate, Honest, Human, Dynamic and Recognition. Being enthusiastic in dealing with challenges in a stressful, deadline orientated environment is essential.

A SQL assessment is part of the application process.