Test Analyst III (CPT Based) | Fixed Term Contract (8379) at Allan Gray Proprietary Limited

Job Summary

• We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join the Institutional IT team as a test analyst in delivering quality software that will create an exceptional user experience for our end-users. 
• Allan Gray Institutional IT team consists of appr. 65 members, covering a range of skills and responsibilities including Domain Owners, Development Manager, Architect, Business Analysts, Developers (.NET and SQL) and IT Operations. The team operates with four business-aligned domains (Front Office, Middle Office, Fund Operations and Client Servicing). Additionally, the Tech domain and IT Operations teams support the business-aligned domains.
• What you can expect: You will be performing functional and regression testing as well as resolving production defects. 

Please note: This is a Cape Town based role and you will be required to be in office for a minimum of 3 days / week, with a Monday and Thursday as compulsory.

Job Responsibilities

• Extracting test requirements for user stories,
• Designing and creating test cases,
• Estimating effort for testing tasks,
• Manual testing of applications, which includes front-end, system integration, regression, and end-to-end as well as exploratory testing,
• Managing and maintaining manual regression test suites,
• Product risk mitigation, thereby limiting defects in production,
• Collaborating closely with developers and business analysts in identifying, logging, and verifying defects in a defect tracking system,
• Collaborating with other teams in INST IT for integration testing.
• Assist in production support issues and queries.
• Liaise with IT Ops and other Domains for support to resolve or assist with fixes.
• Continuous improvement initiatives specifically with regard to quality and performance

Skills and Experience Required

• Attention to detail,
• Data analysis and reporting skills,
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills,

Ability to  

• Manage own time and get tasks done,
• Grasp concepts and understand the systems being tested,
• Deal with complexity,
• Deal with high variability of work and context switching,
• Be comfortable with a fair amount of unpredictability in daily tasks.
• Resolve issues and overcome obstacles
• Able to engage with others to gather information

Education

• 5 years test experience 
• Basic SQL skills
• Relevant Business/ Commerce/ IT degree. 
• Testing fundamentals training / Test certification would be advantageous.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies (e.g. SCRUM) would be advantageous