Mainframe Test Analyst

Fixed Term Contract - Bellville
Responsibilities:
 - Analyse system and business specification to provide inputs and estimates
 - Liaise with business and / or technical representatives to guarantee high quality outcomes
 - Determine the impact of integration test analysis
 - Define appropriate tests required
 - Gather and manage test data
 - Set up / adjust test plans for all types of testing (e.g. system / performance / regression/ integration testing)
 - Prepare comprehensive documentation of test results according to standards
 - Perform defect logging and reporting
 - Post implementation production support (after care)
 - Identify and suggest areas for growth and improvement within the team
Experience:
- ISTQB Foundation Certificate and / or other relevant qualification/experience would be an advantage
 - Solid understanding of Software testing techniques (black box and white box testing)
 - Strong knowledge and experience in DB2 SQL and JCL (highly desired)
 - Technical knowledge (COBOL, DB2) and solid experience in Mainframe Application testing would be to your advantage
 - Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (scrum)
 - 5+ years related experience in Mainframe Software Testing / Quality Assurance
 - Active participation in team to improve the testing process / define the team’s test strategy
 - Understanding of common software failures and faults
 - Relevant experience in the financial services industry to your advantage
 - Automated testing experience would be an advantage
Competencies:
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
 - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a passion for working in a highly collaborative environment
 - Innovative thinking
 - Attention to detail
 - Ability to perform well under pressure
 - Sound decision-making skills
 - Strong planning and organising skills
 - Contributing to team success
 - Building relationships
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