IT software Tester

OUTsurance is a customer-centric financial services company with a global foot print. We are vibrant, successful and values orientated with an awesome dynamic culture encapsulated by the ethos that clients and staff “always get something OUT.” Our success can be attributed, amongst other things, to the outstanding people that work for us.

The IT Development department is looking for a person who is passionate about testing and will give their all to ensure that we delight our customers. This person will ideally be naturally inquisitive and feel at ease navigating applications hosted internally including website, portal and mobile device applications.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in and across project development teams to test all required system modifications and functionality within development projects with the aim of delivering high quality products at a fast pace
• Compile test plans and present these test plans to the testing group and participate during test plan reviews
• Holding the space for quality within the development project team
• Promote uptake of new technologies and tools to improve testing results.

Competencies:

• The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail with a strong quality orientation
• Excellent verbal communication
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships
• Highly collaborative
• Problem solver with logical thinking
• Lives and portrays the company's values
• Be able to prioritize
• High energy level with a willingness to go the extra mile
• Critical thinking with a curious streak with a learning attitude
• Effective planning and organizing abilities
• Keen interest in learning more about testing industry trends and tools
• Innovative and shows initiative
• Reliable and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and be flexible
• Able to work independently as well as be a team player

Digital Team Values:

• Fun (The ability to have fun in the everyday challenges we face)
• Excellence (the quality of being outstanding or extremely good)
• Mastery (comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity)
• Respect (a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements and due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others)
• Teamwork (the combined action of a group, especially when effective and efficient)
• Continuous improvement (Strive to continually look at the way things are done and find better and more efficient ways of achieving the same goals)
• Self-motivated and able to work with very little guidance
• Flexibility around working hours regarding extended hours.

We work best together when...

• We give each other time to come up with a good solution and to strive for excellence
• Focus on achieving the best quality solutions
• We keep on sharpening our skills and knowledge
• We commit to continuous learning
• Value each other as individuals and respect ideas and skills of each individual
• Confident in relying upon each other
• Play our part and stand by our word
• Everyone is able to voice their opinion
• We discuss and debate great ideas together
• When each of us contributes towards a common goal, creating synergy.

Minimum requirements:

• Matric
• At least 24 months mobile and web testing experience
• Strong computer skills with a good knowledge of a variety of different Windows and Web-based programs
• Experience working in agile teams using scrum and Kanban
• Working experience of MS SQL
• Ability to perform REST API testing through either PostMan or Swagger (Open API) interface
• Interpreting application error logs
• Understanding of API and mobile application branching strategies

Beneficial requirements:

• IT Qualification or studying IT
• Exposure to test automation experience in either Web (Katalon, Selenium, Protractor or Cypress)
• Exposure to a Test Case Management Tool (TestRail)
• Exposure to C# and JavaScript
• Exposure to UiPath
• Exposure to Cosmos database
• ISTQB Qualification

At OUTsurance our value of HUMAN is more than just a poster on the wall. It’s a key part of our culture, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from persons with disabilities. In support of our Employment Equity objectives, we strive to create equal opportunities for all and welcome candidates from designated groups who meet the role requirements.