Test Analyst

Business Unit: Discovery Employee Benefits Function: Test Analysis Date: 14 Feb 2024
Discovery Employee Benefits Test Analyst About Discovery Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society. Key Purpose of the role Is responsible for identifying and testing business functional requirements. Designs the test plan, test cases and test scenarios based on an analysis of the business specifications. Participates in getting the Test Environment configured correctly. Needs to ensure that all the identified defects are resolved. Contributes to the continuous improvement of the Test process and methodologies. Understands three to five systems (domain knowledge) and works on medium to complex projects. Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to Ability to run with a project testing from start to finish including but not limited to:

• Creation of the test pack including on JIRA
  • Scenarios
  • Test cases
  • Test data
  • Defect logging
  • Reporting
• Arranging for review and sign off on the test pack created
• Execution of the test pack/scenarios/cases
• Defect management with the development team
• Retesting of resolved defects
• Providing daily feedback on test execution and test status from Jira
• Driving business testing and sign off on the project.
• From part of the Implementation team of the project
• Assist with support/guidance during the post implementation guarantee period.

• Participate in review sessions where the process models and business requirements are discussed. Participate in JAD sessions where requirements are derived
• Extract requirements from process models, JAD sessions etc.
• Extract requirements into automated test cases
• Review requirements with peers/ Test Manager/ Business Analyst
• Analyse test requirements using proven test techniques
• Provide estimates for completing test cases and execution
• Understand and accept responsibilities given in Test Plan
• Provide estimates for completing test cases and execution.
• Provide scheduling input to the Test Manager
• Design manual test cases for each test scenario
• Design, write and store all test cases in automated solution
• Link all test cases to the appropriate requirement(s)
• Ensure all testable requirements are covered
• Prepare and provide a walkthrough of all test scenarios to project teams for getting feedback
• Review test scenarios and test cases with the relevant Business Analysts/ peers
• Get test scenarios and test cases reviewed by a Senior Test Analyst
• Record Test Data requirements in test cases during the test case creation process
• Source and record correct test data for Test Cases
• Provide testers with the information required for them to assist in the test data creation process
• Design manual regression test packs. Build and maintain a repository of regression test cases. Identify test cases for automation
• Work closely with Project Managers and Business Analysts (Business Owners, Quality Assurance where applicable) and Developers to co-ordinate test activities
• Facilitate execution of test cases
• Execute test cases and record results, when required. Ensure Functional testing, End to End testing has been completed as required
• Ensure test status results are properly documented and tracked and defects are reported clearly
• Review test results stored in automated solution. Communicate test results to Sr. TA and Test Manager.
• Review and validate defects logged. Log, Track and Resolve defects

Personal Attributes and Skills The successful candidate must demonstrate the following competencies: Processes:

• SDLC (strong functional knowledge of Systems Engineering). Testing Methodologies. ITIL process awareness.
• Agile methodology

Technologies:

• Testing Tools (JIRA or equivalent). Knowledge of SQL scripts

Technical Skills:

• Interpreting business and technical specifications.
• Business Communication skills (verbal and report writing).

Behavioural Skills:

• Team player
• Learning Orientation. Detail orientation.
• Structured and analytical problem solving. Prioritization, planning and organizing.
• Action orientation / Pro-active
• SDLC (strong functional knowledge of Systems Engineering). Testing Methodologies. ITIL process awareness. Agile development methods with scrum, risk based testing and quality gates.
• Analytical – interpretation
• Building relationships
• Coping with pressure (deadlines)
• Time-Management and Organizational Skills
• Must be team orientated, willing to assist other team members in the office
• Attention to detail

Education and Experience

• Essential - Technikon diploma in IT/Software Engineering/Computer Science or a University degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering, and/or 4 or more years of relevant Test Analyst experience.
• Enhanced - ISTQB or ISEB qualification for Test Analysts in Functional Testing
• 4 or more years of experience working as Test Analyst.
• Experience with regression, usability, sanity and functional testing methods.
• Experience on an Agile driven project is preferable.
• Experience using Quality Center will be an advantage.
• Some exposure to automated regression and performance testing advantageous

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.