South Africa Job Openings

Sanlam

Test Analyst

Johannesburg

FULL TIME

November 27, 2024

Who are we?

Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients’ investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.

What will you do?

The Test Analyst role is responsible for maintaining the quality of the applications across all environments throughout the multiple stages of development. This is done by leveraging specialist analysis skills, testing tools, frameworks and practices to validate the quality of the outputs produced by the team. This includes collaborating with developers, business, analysts and subject matter experts to develop and maintain test cases, validate the behaviour of the applications against the test cases and resolve identified defects by holding the relevant parties accountable for quality.

Key outcomes

The following outcomes will be expected from the Test Analyst:

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
Facilitate UAT with the business users including briefing on the UAT scope
Gathering and managing the Test Data
Set up / adjust test plans for all types of testing (functional and non-functional testing)
Validate the automated test packs from the Automation Engineers
Perform defect logging and reporting
Post implementation production support (after care)
Identify and suggest areas for growth and improvement within the team
Logging of defects on Jira or SNOW
Root cause analysis on defects
Managing the incidents resolution with developers and automation engineers
Comprehensive reporting on test coverages and overall quality across all the environments

Qualifications and experience

ISTQB CTAL Foundation Test Analyst Certificate and/or other relevant qualification
Solid understanding of Software quality and agile methodologies, tools and techniques (black box, white box and automated testing experience)
Agile methodologies (scrum)
Systems Integration Testing
Workflow Systems Testing
Knowledge and experience of the LISP is an advantage
Strong knowledge and experience in SQL (3+ years)
Strong knowledge and experience of API testing (2+ years)
Knowledge of SSIS, SSRS and ETL testing
5+ years related experience of Software Testing/Quality Assurance
Technical knowledge (HTML) and solid experience in WEB Application testing
Understanding of common software failures and faults

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

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

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification and Experience

Degree or Diploma and/or required Certification with 3 to 5 years related experience.

Knowledge and Skills

Business and IT Data Analysis

Business Requirements Definition

Quality assurance and testing

Impact analysis

IT governance and compliance

Personal Attributes

Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently

Decision quality - Contributing independently

Plans and aligns - Contributing independently

Optimises work processes - Contributing independently

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as Mi Way and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Being resilient - Contributing independently

Collaborates - Contributing independently

Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently

Customer focus - Contributing independently

Drives results - Contributing independently

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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