Test Analyst (Banking Industry)

JOB SUMMARY

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The Test Analyst is responsible for the development and execution of test cases and verifying that the software development and deployment quality of SBC's IT solutions and implemented changes or fixes meet functional and performance expectations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Understands all the relevant documents to determine and understand what needs to be tested; Supports test planning by deciding how to best test based on information provided; Executes test cases with an in-depth understanding of their dedicated business processes.

Develops and maintains test cases to ensure comprehensive testing using approved test tools; Prioritizes testing activities to ensure efficient and timely test execution; Ensures traceability of test cases back to requirements; Executes test cases and review test cases of Junior Test Analyst for any or all of component testing, system testing, integration testing, regression testing, performance testing, end-to-end testing, and user acceptance testing in accordance with agreed test cases and test plans

Executes all the test case and report defects, defines severity and priority for each defect; Prepares the status report of your testing activities; Carries out regression testing every time when changes are made to the code to fix defects

Ensures that defects are documented, tracked, managed, and escalated as required; Be able to explain defects to Test Managers and Engineers

Develops and maintains test documents such as but not limited to Test Scenarios, Test Cases, Test Data, Test Evidence, and Datasheets for automation in the document repository

Supports a positive and collaborative technology delivery culture with a philosophy of continuous improvement, development, innovation and excellence while remaining in compliance with the bank’s policies and procedures and upholding the highest standards of professional conduct.

Qualifitcations:

Years of Work Experience: 3-5 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance

Educational Attainment/ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field/

Required course (if applicable): Degree in testing or quality assurance

Required/Preferred Certification/Professional License (if applicable):

Professional certifications in software testing, such as ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications Board, ISEB - Information Systems Examination Board, and QAI - Quality Assurance Institute

Certifications in test management tools and software, such as HP Quality Center, JIRA, and TestRail

Certifications in testing frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, TestNG, and Junit

Field of Specialization (if applicable):

Experience executing testing and quality assurance activities and be able to effectively plan, organize, and manage test activities.

Good understanding of specific technology systems and be able to work closely with technical teams to ensure that projects or BAU related test activities are delivered to the required quality standards.

Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall

Knowledge of testing methodologies, techniques and best practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Test Automation, and Continuous Testing

Knowledge of test management tools and software, such as HP Quality Center, JIRA, and TestRail

Knowledge of testing frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, TestNG, and JUnit.