Job Description

12-MONTH CONTRACT | R400 PH | CAPE TOWN OR JOHANNESBURGThis is an exceptional opportunity for a TEST ANALYST to develop your UAT expertise testing new features on first-to-market investment platform backed by a leading wealth management firm.THE COMPANYThis first-to-market investment platform is backed by South Africa's largest wealth management and financial services provider. Leveraging the latest international technologies, this platform offers modern architecture and streamlined processing. You will work alongside a team of expert Investment Specialists to transform wealth management by significantly reducing transaction times.THE ROLEAs a TEST ANALYST, you will be responsible for overseeing the User Acceptance Testing of new features, ensuring that they meet the required standards for quality and functionality. Your main tasks will include analysing, planning, designing, and executing comprehensive test plans that validate both functional and non-functional requirements. You will be expected to follow established testing procedures and document the outcomes, generating clear and detailed reports.Working closely with key stakeholders, including business analysts, developers, and subject matter experts, you will ensure that all solutions align with business objectives. In addition to maintaining and optimising manual and automated test suites, you will ensure that the platform meets stringent performance, security, and quality standards. Staying updated with the latest testing tools and techniques will be essential to continuously improve the testing processes and enhance overall efficiency.REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS3+ years' investment industry experience2+ years' software testing experienceISTQB certificationAbility to create UAT test plans, test cases, and test scripts, along with documenting test resultsExposure to Sonata and the Investment Administration processSolid knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Familiarity with Agile project methodology and common testing tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Zephyr)Experience with databases and SQL

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