Test Analyst

PPS

Job Description, To ensure the quality, reliability, and successful implementation of business systems and technology solutions by planning, designing, executing, and managing testing activities throughout the software testing lifecycle. The role is responsible for analysing business and system requirements, identifying test scenarios and risks, developing and executing test cases, managing defects, and validating system functionality to ensure solutions meet business requirements and quality standards. The role collaborates closely with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders, while supporting continuous improvement through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and the promotion of testing best practices.,

Requirements,

Education

Bachelors Degree in IT or related
Posgraduate qualification in IT or related (preferred)
ISTQB Foundation Certificate (essential)

Experience

2 - 3 years’ experience in the Life Insurance industry (essential)
2 - 3 years’ experience in broad testing methodologies (essential)
2 - 3 years’ experience in testing specification creation experience (essential)

Knowledge And Skills

Working knowledge of a Test management tool, e.g. Selenium, Gitlab.
Business analysis principles
Testing methodology principles
Testing effort estimation and risk identification skills
Is adept in the use of the latest MS Office package, particularly Excel, Word and Power-point
Strong presentation skills
Knowledge of SQL
Full understanding of the Test Life Cycle
Knowledge of Automation (preferred)

Duties and Responsibilities,

Analyse business, functional, and technical documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and testability of requirements.
Identify system functionality requiring testing and extract detailed test requirements to support quality assurance objectives.
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential areas of concern and ensure appropriate test coverage.
Define and prepare test data requirements to support effective testing activities.
Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test cases, test scenarios, and integration test scripts aligned to business requirements.
Verify test environment readiness and ensure all prerequisites are in place prior to test execution.
Plan, sequence, and schedule testing activities to support project timelines and delivery objectives.
Execute test cases and validate system functionality, performance, and integration points.
Identify, document, track, and manage defects through to resolution, ensuring timely communication with relevant stakeholders.
Review and update test artefacts to reflect system changes, enhancements, and lessons learned.
Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior and less experienced testers to build testing capability within the team.

Competencies

Problem solving
Analysis
Effective communication
Influence/persuasion
Client Focus
Entrepreneurial & Commercial Thinking
Openness to change
Interpersonal effectiveness
Enabling team success
Knowledge transfer to client and team
Testing Matrices
Defect Management
Liaison with development & business analysts and other stakeholders.