Test Analyst: Automation at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

• Development of all aspects of automated testing along with creation, execution and maintenance of automated scripts in support of an automated test driven environment
• Lead, mentor and help upskill junior members of the automation function

Experience

Min:

• 2 – 3 years proven formal experience in QA testing within a similar environment

Ideal:

• 2+ years Capitec Bank IT system exposure
• Experience in integration, regression, automation and non-functional testing
• Exposure to test automation tools
• Release management exposure
• Experience in the following development languages:

1. SQL 2005 and higher
2. .Net (C#)
3. Implementation of MVVM or MVC design patterns
4. WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation)
5. WCF (Windows Communication Foundation)
6. XAML
7. OO Development Methodologies
8. An understanding of SOA.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• A relevant qualification in Information Technology

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Software Testing - Advanced Level (CTAL) through the International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB)

Knowledge

Min:
Knowledge of:

• Test automation; environment, principles and processes
• The full IT project lifecycle (SDLC)
• Financial/Banking Systems
• Formal testing practices
• Software and hardware testing
• Systems architecture

Ideal:
Understanding of:

• Application of test tools in a test driven, continuous development environment
• Release management
• All aspects of Test Automation
• CapitecBank IT related systems
• Databases and scripting
• Non-functional testing

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Influencing Skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Analytical Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to Detail

Competencies

• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record
• Required to be available after hours in case of emergency
• Contactable via own mobile phone