Key Purpose

• The Primary Function of this role is identifying and testing business functional requirements. Designs test cases and test scenarios based on an analysis of the business specifications. Needs to ensure that all the identified defects are resolved.

The job will require the below skills, attributes and tasks:

• The individual would be guided on the best techniques to use for test design
• All Testing done by this employee would be for peer review
• Up to date knowledge of Product Complexity
• Need for Adherence to business rules
• Need for Compliance with Legislative requirements
• Need to process basic test requirements.

Objectives of this role

• The identification of test requirements, test design and test execution, and defect management (all for peer review) on less complex modules of an overall solution
• Design manual regression test packs. Build and maintain a repository of regression test cases using Quality Center.
• Record Test Data requirements in test cases during the test case creation process. Source and record correct test data for Test Cases. Provide junior testers with the information required for them to assist in the test data creation process
• Regular & meaningful 1 on 1’s and Performance Conversations
• Daily progress Reporting

Responsibilities

• Create detailed Test cases, that can be run by any other tester
• Detailed Test Runs with correct statuses and test evidence (e.g. screen shots)
• Detailed and repeatable test defects logged
• Create and update Regression pack for Projects/enhancements with detailed descriptions for referencing
• Accurate and complete test data for all test packs sourced before testing starts
• Capture 1 on 1 Activities on Smart People and set up monthly meetings with Test Specialist
• Capture performance objections on Smart People and set up half yearly performance appraisal Meeting
• Capture development plan on Smart People
• Send update of test coverage done for the day on allocated work to test specialist

Education and Experience

• Required: Matric
• Preferred (would be advantageous): ISTQB Qualification in Foundation Testing
• Required: 1-2 years testing experience
• Preferred (would be advantageous): LISP Industry experience

Required skills and qualifications

• Intermediate Knowledge of SDLC
• Basic Knowledge and understanding of Testing Methodologies and Testing Tools
• Interpreting Specifications
• Analytical Thinking
• Customer Service Orientation
• Conceptual Thinking
• Knowledge and understanding of Discovery Invest products

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Required: 1-2 years testing experience
• Preferred (would be advantageous): LISP Industry experience