Job Description

• Old Mutual Finance is currently seeking to hire a Junior Quality Engineer. This role is nationally based and forms part of the Old Mutual Finance Information Technology Team.
• A Matric or Grade 12 equivalent with computer application technologies as a subject.
• Object Object-oriented programming knowledge.
• Experience with Java as a programming language.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications are highly advantageous.
• Experience in manual testing advantageous.
• Experience in developing automated tests advantageous.
• ISTQB Foundation certification advantageous.
• Agile certification is advantageous.

Skills developed in this role:

• API testing with Postman
• Test case creation, execution and reporting
• Defect management
• Execute automation tests via Jenkins
• Regression Testing
• Functional Testing
• Smoke Testing
• Develop automation tests using Java and Selenium
• Proficiency in testing tools and methodologies.
• Communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in testing tools and methodologies.
• Ability to script and run SQL statements.
• Tools used for this role:
• Allure Reports
• Locust Performance Tool
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Virtual Machines
• BrowserStack
• TestNG
• Maven
• Jenkins
• Git
• Jira
• Xray test case management for Jira
• Performs quality assurance checks for applications developed in house, packaged, or third-party hosted, using a variety of manual and automated tools. Develops and implements quality assurance, problem reporting processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance Testing
• Carry out a specified range of complex tests; interpret test data to verify that specifications are met and/or to identify remedial actions required to ensure conformance.
• Testing Information Technology (IT) Performance
• Perform routine website/applications software tests and respond to user emails to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance issues.
• Quality Assurance Testing Design
• Carry out a range of activities to generate evidence in support of the validation of existing and new quality assurance test methods and procedures.
• Quality Management System
• Carry out a range of quality management activities under the guidance of senior colleagues to contribute to the identification and evaluation of current policies and business processes that are in the scope of the quality management system (QMS) and to support the design, development, and documentation of new policies, procedures, and business processes.
• Operational Compliance
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization’s policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
• Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and generate new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.
• Document Preparation
• Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports.
• Work Scheduling and Allocation
• Design own monthly schedule and, if necessary, assign work to others in order to speed up office workflow and ensure high-priority tasks get done.
• Personal Capability Building
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills

• Adaptive Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Executing Plans, Laboratory Testing, Legal Practices, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, QA Methodologies, Regulatory Compliance Management, Software Testing, Test Case Management

Competencies

• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability
• Instills Trust
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Organizational Savvy
• Tech Savvy

Education

• NQF Level 3 & NQF Level 2 – Below school leaving