Automation Tester

About the position

Responsibilities:

• Create test cases and test the functionality


• Apply a client services view to testing to ensure the application not only works, but works intuitively


• Run functional tests, customer scenario testing, stress testing, performance testing and scalability testing


• The goal is to iron out any bugs and improve the quality of the system as a whole


• Attended and contributed towards agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retros, etc)


• Adhered to our definition of done to factor in both functional and non-functional requirements (i.e. monitoring, resilience, negative testing, functional testing, performance testing)


• Have the ability to make process improvement suggestions


• Improved our automated smoke Testing coverage by over 50% across our client facing websites


• Ensured our systems are always available by automating 90% of our smoke tests  


• Continuous relevant research of industry changes and trends


• Build capabilities to ensure a robust and scalable business solutions in future


• Design and document solutions that are aligned with client need

Minimum requirements:

• BCom / BSc degree or equivalent qualification


• Experience in related roles in the financial services industry


• Min 4 years Test automation experience (Selenium, Robot Framework)


• Agile / Scrum experience


• Very good understanding of the software development process


• Ability to effectively translate business requirements in technology terminology process

Competencies required:

• Analytical thinker


• Problem-solving skills


• Attention to detail


• Knowledge of wealth management and adviser value proposition requirements


• Advanced communications skills

Desired Skills:

• Systems Analysis
• Complex Problem Solving
• Programming/configuration
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management