Technical Tester at FNB South Africa

Job Description

• To create, debug, verify, maintain and update technical test scripts to run automated testing Is responsible for testing the functionality of a system designed to address business requirements to prevent errors/defects in the live system through the implementation of change control and improvement
• Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness.
• Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectations through proactive, innovative, and appropriate solutions by resolving queries fast and effectively.
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members by providing input to business requirements.
• Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies.
• Conduct test plans by unpacking the requirements which include regression testing, system analysis and reviews.
• Create design steps from test cases, execute system validation plans and compile test scripts.
• Conduct systems analyses, design, coding, program debugging, testing and security and performance assessments across user interfaces.
• Comply, understand, and implement all steps and methodology within IT development and meet governance in terms of legislative, audit risk and process requirements for the Test Analysis Environment.
• Create test scripts to effectively test enhancements and new requirements and execute automated test scripts.
• Execute all test activities for allocated projects by conducting test estimation, prepare and submit test plans for sign-off and ensure alignment between test environment and production environment.
• Manage testing defects and involve relevant business staff in quality assurance testing analysis.
• Design content of procedure guides and manuals for business users.
• Provision of an efficient service for the test analysis function through careful and timeous analysis, planning, execution, reporting and updating of all related information.
• Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate and needed.

Additional Requirements

• Develop automated testing software using internal Java framework.
• 3 years+ testing automation experience (REQUIRED)
• Maintain and enhance existing automation framework for both frontend and backend testing.
• Review and write effective automation test scripts.
• Familiar with Web Services or API technologies (i.e., SOAP, REST, XML & JSON).
• Adhere to coding standards and naming conventions.
• Utilize Git for version control.
• Knowledge of test reporting (i.e., Serenity, TestNG or Extent Reports).
• Experience working with open-source tools.
• Knowledge & experience with CI/CD processes and platforms.
• Basic understanding of performance testing is a plus.
• Familiar with Test Management tools (i.e., HP ALM, JIRA, etc.)
• Great attitude and aptitude
• Strong analytical skills
• Innovative and creative problem-solving.
• Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
• Accountable, independent worker with strong communication skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or required certification in testing or programming.
• Preferred: Degree and/or relevant certification including ISEB/ISTQB Certification; TMap Next Engineer; ISTQB Advanced Analyst.
• Minimum 3 years testing experience with the ability to script/code.
• Preferred: Banking Industry Experience.

End Date: July 17, 2025