Software Tester Graduate at Sanlam Group

What will make you successful in this role?

Key outcomes:

The following outcomes will be expected from the Software Tester Graduate:  

• Analyse system and business specification to provide inputs and estimates.
• Liaising with business and or technical representatives to ensuring the highest quality outcomes
• Integration impact test analysis
• Defining the appropriate tests required 
• Gathering and managing the Test Data
• Set up / adjust test plans for all types of testing (functional and non-functional testing)
• Comprehensive documentation of test results according to standards
• Perform defect logging and reporting
• Post implementation production support (after care)
• Identify and suggest areas for growth and improvement within the team

Qualifications and experience:

• IT relevant qualification 
• ISTQB CTAL Foundation Test Analyst Certificate will be an advantage 
• Knowledge of Software quality and agile methodologies, tools and techniques (black box, white box and automated testing experience)
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies (scrum) 
• SQL knowledge is an advantage
• API testing know is an advantage.
• Software Testing/Quality Assurance required.
• Understanding of common software failures and faults
• Relevant experience in the financial services industry to your advantage

Competencies:

• Client focus
• Cultivates innovation
• Collaborates
• Being resilient
• Drive results
• Strong analytical thinking & problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail 
• Strong planning and organising skills
• Ability to perform well under pressure

Attributes:

• Positive, enthusiastic attitude 
• Ability to stay focused while under pressure
• Professional work standards
• Takes ownership of tasks and drives tasks through to completion
• Is accountable for own actions
• Honesty, integrity, and respect

Qualification and Experience:

• Degree or Diploma with 2 to 4 years related experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Regression testing and scripts
• System testing, analysis and reviews
• Business Requirements
• Logs and tracks and resolves defects