Software Tester

Job Title Software Tester Location Selby - Johannesburg, GP 2001 ZA (Primary)
Occupational Level Skilled Job Category IT Testing Job Type Permanent Description

PURPOSE
The main purpose of this role is to perform the test execution of software products developed by the BankservAfrica system development team.
This role is responsible for internal testing of software as well as acceptance testing with clients. This includes execution of test cases and logging of defects encountered. Liaise with test analysts, project managers and software development teams in terms of testing progress.

You will engage with the following stakeholders:
Internal

• System development and Infrastructure divisions
• Project office
• Business Division – Service desk, Product owners and CRM team

External Stakeholders

• BankservAfrica clients
• External software suppliers
• PASA
• SARB

Your key responsibilities include:

• Software Testing
• Deliver client or company specific projects in line with company standards and in agreement with line manager
• Testing of new application systems as well as enhancements to existing systems.
• Assist with preparation and review of Test cases and test packs.
• Link test cases to the requirements to complete the traceability matrix
• Preparation of test data.
• Provide estimations on test execution effort
• Execute test cases and test packs.
• Apply advanced testing techniques on system software.
• Record and interpret results.
• Log issues encountered for resolution.
• Regression testing
• Liaise with Test manager, Test analysts, Project managers ,software development teams and business product owners in terms of test execution progress.
• Provide test assistance to external clients during User acceptance test cycles.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE

• Matric required and a relevant certificate, Diploma or a Degree or related experience
• ISTQB foundational certificate will be advantageous

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in Financial / Payment industry will be advantageous.
• Experience in the following will be advantageous:
  • XML
  • JSON API testing experience
  • Postman
  • ISO20022
  • Cloud
  • Automation
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in software testing
• Clear understanding of the testing life cycle within the SDLC