Test Analyst DRS (Bellville) at Sanlam

Who are we?

SanlamConnect is dedicated to supporting, growing, and empowering clients with affordable, easy, and suitable solutions, primarily through face-to-face intermediary channels, but also directly. We have approximately 2,000 tied advisers and 2,000 supporting independent brokers, all dedicated to meet the financial needs of our clients. Our vision: We aspire to be the best at building enduring relationships by connecting clients with Sanlam. We create sustainable value by attracting new clients, supporting ongoing client engagement, and providing adaptive solutions designed to answer life’s financial questions. ULTIMATELY, WE EMPOWER PEOPLE TO BE FINANCIALLY CONFIDENT, SECURE AND PROSPEROUS.

What will you do?

This role has the primary responsibility to plan, structure and undertake business- and system testing processes. It will also undertake application testing within the SanPay Accounting application and integration testing with other systems. This role works closely with other Business Analysts, System Analysts, IT development and Audit to ensure business requirements for new solutions/changes are met and implemented correctly. What will make you successful in this role?

Identify, define, and design new functionality and regressive test requirements

Perform test scheduling and execution (manually/automated)

Identify and create test data

Perform test case preparations and design, assist with the scripting of automated test cases, conditions, and checkpoints

Develop test scenarios, including preparing test scripts to test each software component and demonstrate the business condition under test and the expected results

Perform test reporting

Perform test documentation compilation

Identify and analyse defects, log defects and track defect resolution within release time frames

Risk identification and reporting

Perform scope and test effort estimations

Analyse risks, develop contingencies, and plan testing accordingly

Extract information, as requested by clients, from different databases

Liaison with Development Team, System Analyst, Business Analysts as well as Middle Management/Project Management on errors, issues, and risks

Assist with user acceptance testing (dry-run and other)

Support and assistance with SanlamConnect Finance, REMS, MIS & Source System(s) Qualification and experience

An appropriate tertiary qualification

A relevant testing related qualification (i.e., ISTQB) will be advantageous

3-5 years testing experience is preferred

Experience as a tester in an accounting / remuneration environment will be advantageous

Experience in accounting role will be advantageous

Must have working experience in the Financial Services industry

Knowledge and skills

Testing Knowledge and Tools

Knowledge of test automation, comparison, and performance tools like FitNesse, BitBucket/GIT, Bamboo, etc

Working knowledge of Software Quality assurance

MS: Office (Excel, PP, Word, Outlook) – advanced Excel skills will be advantageous

Microsoft SQL server management studio – ability to write SQL queries (including setup and maintenance of Stored procedures) and understand the data

Mapping and Comparison tools

Experience with non-gui test frameworks and SoapUI

Testing Processes

Working knowledge of Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Working knowledge of Process Engineering

Remuneration and financial systems and processes/policies (basic)

System Knowledge

Working knowledge of software engineering best practices and frameworks

Understanding of system architectures (i.e.: Object oriented architecture)

Remuneration systems

Workflows

XML

Rules Engines

Databases

Jira

Project Knowledge

Working knowledge of project management processes Core competencies

Cultivates Innovation

Client centricity

Results driven

Collaboration

Flexibility and adaptability Personal attributes

Conceptual and analytical thinking abilities

Able to influence and gain commitment from stakeholders and partners

Quality and accuracy orientation

Attention to detail

High adherence to work standards

Structured, organised, and good planning

Able to work with data complexity

High energy levels and action orientation

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

High regard for continuous improvement, growth, and self-development

Self-driven individual who is able to flourish in a hybrid working environment Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Closing date: 18 August 2023 Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters – Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity and our employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.