Senior Test Analyst (BI/SQL/Data) | Retail IT Development | BI at Allan Gray Proprietary Limited

Job Summary

At Allan Gray we believe in building software that will shape the future and we are looking for testers with passion, drive, strong technical and problem solving skills to help us achieve this goal. We believe our testers play a vital role not just in ensuring the quality of the data and software we develop, but in making it better, all the way from database to reporting. 
As a BI/SQL tester at Allan Gray you play a critical role in the design of our software to ensure it is developed with quality in mind from the very beginning and solving the many complex challenges along the way. Automation is a key part in what we do, so we will expect our testers to have a strong SQL coding background and be an innovate idea generator to assist in building the automation systems that enable us to deliver this world class software rapidly.
 

Job Responsibilities

• Estimating effort for testing tasks 

• Defining the test approach for each sprint 

• Extracting test requirements for user stories 

• Designing and creating test cases 

• Executing test cases manually / automated 

• Collaborate closely with developers, identifying, logging, prioritizing and verifying defects in a defect tracking system 

• Managing and maintaining the test environments and test data 

• Implementing automated tests 

• First line support and root cause analysis of production issues and proactive, friendly, transparent and efficient support service 

• Continuous improvement initiatives specifically with regards to quality 

• Product risk mitigation thereby limiting defects in production 

• Managing and maintaining the regression test suits (manual / automated) 

• Carry out exploratory testing 

• Final sign-off of new releases 

• Develop test tools, and extend test frameworks and test environments 

• Playing a central role in establishing best practices for testing in an agile environment 

• Project risk mitigation thereby ensuring a smooth deployment process 

Experience

• You understand the systems you are testing. 

• You know how to write SQL. 

• C# or Java scripting experience would be advantageous.

• You know where it is most effective for an automated test to live. 

• You can speak the same language as the developers. 

• You understand the benefits of manual testing but also the costs. 

• You are continually trying to improve your testing skills. 

• You read widely about what is happening in the world of testing. 

• You know that learning didn't end with the last course you did but rather its continuous for the rest of your life. 

• You care about releasing great software. 

• You enjoy complicated numerical calculations. 

• You will need to help solve the complex testing issues we face. 

• You will need to help solve the small testing issues we face. 

• You will need to deal with a wide range of people often under severe stress. 

• Must have hands on experience data testing within databases, reports, and applications.

• Has a track record for innovation.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or business information systems ideal, but solid experience will be considered as well