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Job Description

Additional requirements

A Matric or Grade 12 equivalent and a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.ISTQB Foundation certification.Automation testing experience.Object Object-oriented programming knowledge.Relevant tertiary qualifications are advantageous.Agile certification is advantageous.

Experience and skills are required in the following:

API testing with PostmanTest case creation, execution and reportingDefect managementExecute automation tests via JenkinsRegression TestingFunctional TestingSmoke TestingDevelop automation tests using Java and SeleniumStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in testing tools and methodologies.Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.Proficiency in testing tools and methodologies.Ability to script and run SQL statements.

Advantageous skills:

Allure ReportsLocust Performance ToolDockerKubernetesVirtual MachinesBrowserStackTestNGMavenJenkinsGitJiraXray test case management for Jira

Performs quality assurance checks for applications developed in house, packaged, or third-party hosted, using a variety of manual and automated tools. Develops and implements quality assurance, problem reporting processes and systems. OML roles mapped to this profile are: IT Quality Engineer and Senior Quality Engineer.

ResponsibilitiesQuality Assurance Testing

Select the appropriate complex tests or tests from a specified range and carry out using specialized methods and equipment; validate and interpret test data to verify that specifications are met and/or to identify remedial actions required to ensure conformance or suitability.

Testing Information Technology (IT) Performance

Design and perform website/applications software tests and respond to user emails to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance issues.

Quality Assurance Testing Design

Carry out a range of complex activities to generate evidence in support of the validation of existing and new quality assurance test methods and procedures.

Quality Management System

Carry out a range of quality management activities under the guidance of senior colleagues to contribute to the identification and evaluation of current policies and business processes that are in the scope of the quality management system (QMS) and to support the design, development, and documentation of new policies, procedures, and business processes.

Operational Compliance

Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.

Continuous Improvement

Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and generate new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.

Application Software Development

Contribute to development of existing and new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Contribute to development of new applications to meet customer requirements.

Application Software Road Map

Maintain a roadmap to facilitate application software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.

Applications Software Maintenance

Monitor, identify, and correct straightforward software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software.

Design and Conceptualization

Research and interpret data, trends, and benchmarks relevant to digital products/services design.

Documentation

Create and maintain technical and/or user documentation to a high standard.

Skills

Action Planning, Data Compilation, Data Management, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Legal Practices, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Project Quality Management, Project Testing, Report Review, Test Case Management

Competencies

Action OrientedCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyCourageCustomer FocusDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityInstills Trust

Education

Closing Date

06 March 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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