Senior Test Analyst - Johannesburg at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• To manage the outcomes for all assigned testing tasks to achieve integrated end to end testing of an application/ technology/ solution and define the testing approach.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. Staff surveys etc.).
• Achieve business strategy by participating and supporting corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve or enhance processes by identifying and recommending improvements to tools; policies and procedures to add value to Nedbank.
• Add value to Nedbank by supporting the implementation of new processes; policies and systems.
• Ensure information for test cases are correct by analysing; extracting and designing test cases including non-functional requirements for test cases.
• Create test procedures by using advanced level test plans.
• Ensure effective use of test environment by defining a controlled system testing environment as per project requirements.
• Specify tests by using structured techniques learned (i.e.black box testing).
• Provide stakeholder feedback by writing test summary reports.
• Conduct static testing through applying testing rules and checklists.
• Prioritise test requirements through applying test effort and business risk principles.
• Create test cases and test plans by applying test standards and practices.
• Compile with risk standards by managing and documenting traceability between test cases and requirements.
• Ensure testing strategies are implemented and completed as per the agreed execution plan.
• Resolve work obstacles by implementing test process improvements.
• Mitigate risk through the creation of sets and by implementing testing policies.
• Ensure tests are completed according to plan by calculating test effort (i..e. planning; design; execution; and reporting using detailed work breakdown structures).
• Resolve issues by identifying and reviewing defects and by ensuring defects are assigned accordingly.
• Comply with risk standards by logging incidents on relevant system and through managing outstanding incidents.
• Ensure small test projects are delivered on time and within budget by planning the resourcing; estimation; work task scheduling; and by monitoring output.
• Ensure relevant processes are followed by providingadvice to relevant stakeholders on test projects and requirements.
• Enable improved test results through giving advice on systems; processes and equipment.
• Ensure understanding of client needs through participation in peer reviews.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by providing feedback to stakeholders.
• Ensure stakeholders are informed by conducting walk through with the business regarding various processes.
• Enable consultation within the value chain supporting and depending on testing by establishing a network with peers.
• Keep abreast of legislation and other industry changes that impacts on role by reading the relevant newsletters; websites and attending sessions.
• Understand and embrace the Nedbank Vision and Values by demonstrating the values through interaction with team and stakeholders.
• Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers.
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring that all learning activities are completed; experience practiced and certifications obtained and/or maintained within specified time frames.

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People Specification

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• ISEB test practitioner or equivalent or ISTQB advanced level certificate

Essential Certifications

• ISTQB foundation or equivalent (ISEB). ISEB test practitioner or equivalent or ISTQB advanced level certificate

Preferred Certifications

Minimum Experience Level

• 5-6 years in testing roles (minimum 24 months as a test analyst)