Automation Test Analyst - Health Systems at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• The Technical Test Analyst is responsible for providing automation testing advice and services, and assists other team members with automated test issues.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Provide Test Automation Services by:

• Collaborating with developers, business analysts and users to understand testing needs and identify opportunities for automated and load testing
• Ensuring that automated test scripts are created, maintained and executed to meet software release deliverables and project testing requirements
• Ensuring that load test scripts are created, maintained and executed to provide consistent baselines and measurement of the performance of applications to meet software release deliverables and project testing requirements
• Ensuring application and infrastructure changes are thoroughly tested and test tools are used appropriately to ensure an effective and efficient test process
• Provide recommendations on suitable test tools and their maintenance to support automated and load testing needs
• Providing technical support for test tool applications
• Providing accurate reporting of problems identified during test execution and ensuring appropriate resolution
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of test quality by undertaking reviews and recommending improvements.

Operate with a defined Software Development Life Cycle by

• Working with the development and business analyst teams to understand how changes in the software product affect maintenance of automated and load test scripts as well as automated test environments
• Creating and executing release and upgrade automation test scripts
• Developing and maintaining automation test suites for Smoke, Functional, Regression and Performance tests to ensure code is functioning as designed
• Reviewing project plans prepared by Project Managers to ensure realistic estimates for automation testing activities
• Troubleshoot defects and manage defect tracking and resolution for defects related to automated and load testing
• Provide assistance in the creation and maintenance of test documents.

Actively contribute to Discovery Health Systems success by

• Assisting and mentoring members of the DHS Testing Team with various automation and load testing challenges
• Perform manual testing when required
• Assist Team Leads and Manager in identifying and proposing areas of improvement throughout the software development process, particularly in automation and load testing
• Being seen by all DHS staff and customers as upholding Discovery & DHS values, processes and decisions
• Contribute to robust discussion regarding all aspects of verification and validation of DHS projects, services, support, infrastructure, design, policy, process and business planning
• Advance processes and procedures to improve the standard and efficiency of the Application Delivery team
• Promote a strong internal service culture, ensuring a service delivery approach that is responsive to the operational and strategic needs of the organization.

DevOps

• Designs, codes, tests, corrects, and documents simple programs, and assists in the implementation of software changes
• Accepts responsibility for creation of test cases using own in-depth technical analysis of both functional and non-functional specifications (such as reliability, efficiency, usability, maintainability and portability).
• Creates traceability records, from test cases back to requirements.
• Produces test scripts, materials and regression test packs to test new and amended software or services. Specifies requirements for environment, data, resources and tools. Interprets, executes and documents complex test scripts using agreed methods and Standards.
• Records and analyses actions and results, and maintains a defect register.
• Reviews Test results and modifies tests if necessary.
• Provides reports on progress, anomalies, risks and issues associated with the overall Project.
• Reports on system quality and collects metrics on Test cases.
• Provides specialist advice to support others Testing level.

Knowledge, skills and experience

Qualifications

• Essential qualification - at least one of the following
• Diploma or Bachelor degree in Information science or information technology (in lieu of formal qualifications, consideration will be given to candidates with relevant experience)
• University degree in a technical discipline (e.g.: Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering)
• Minimum 6 months of relevant Test Analyst experience
• Minimum 12 months of relevant Test Automation experience
• ITIL Foundation V3 or ISTQB qualification in Automated testing

Essential

• Experience in automated software testing
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle
• Significant knowledge of testing tools (ALM, UFT, Loadrunner, SoapUI, Jira, XRay )
• Demonstrated process based approach to IT Service Delivery e.g. ITIL
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with a wide range of people
• A collaborative and team orientated approach
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
• Ability to coach and mentor team members on automated test issues.

Desirable

• ISTQB Foundations in software testing or equivalent
• Experience in testing Java applications, data warehousing and SharePoint
• Working knowledge of various Testing Methodologies.