Job description
Job Details
Information Technology: Systems development, business analysis, architecture, project management, data warehousing, infrastructure, maintenance and production.
Job Purpose
Support the business to manage the technology risk brought about by software development, adoption of IT changes and launch of new products through system and business testing.Be the link between the business and the technical teams by coordinating the development of test strategy, test cases, hosting test workshops, coordinate business testing activities and UAT close-out to enable the successful implementation of projects.Measure and report the quality threshold of the solutions scheduled for delivery for business within the IT change governance process
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Project start-up
Sign-off the test work stream responsibility (work package) and
Driver of the test strategy planning activities.
Project Initiation
Lead the in-depth definition process i.e. detailed test case documentation
Plan analysis i.e. research, consultation and planning meetings
Lead business impact analysis sessions i.e. determine business areas impacted by proposed changes for regression testing coverage identification
Conduct desktop risk quality analysis / validation i.e. determine test case coverage, test case adequacy and develop traceability matrices
Upload or ensure the upload of test cases in the electronic testing tool
Project Implementation
Manage the execution of all testing activities / cycles i.e. Unit, SIT, UAT and Regression testing
Oversee the defect management process through re-testing the products
Monitor and report the status and outcomes of testing activities
Project closure
Evaluate that quality criteria is met for all scoped requirements
Monitor and obtain quality feedback during early life (PIR period)
Preferred Qualification And Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferably in IT or Business management
Atleast 2 years’ experience as a quality analyst.
Recognised Software testing certifications i.e. International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) – Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) and Certified Tester Advanced Level (CTAL) others include Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB), Quality Assurance Institute (QAI) and Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)
Broad exposure in a banking environment preferably in IT department
ITIL Certification, Prince2 Certification
Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise
Broad knowledge of Business analysis techniques i.e. MoSCoW, SCRS, PESTLE, HEPTALYSIS, MOST, SWOT, CATWOE, Six thinking hats, 5 Why’s, VPEC-T, etc
Broad understanding of PRINCE2 and Safe(Scaled Agile Framework) Methodology
Must have an in-depth knowledge of banking processes and systems
General understanding of nature, culture, operations and tactical priorities of project management office
A sound business/industry understanding of financial services.
Usage of automated testing tools e.g. Quality Centre, HP ALM, and QTP etc.
Proven track record in the development of test strategy, test cases, testing quality validation process and stakeholder management.
