Junior Specialist: Systems Testing (Collections) - JHB at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Key accountabilities 

Execution

• Creating Test Cases, working from Business and Technical Requirements documents for guidance, and in partnership with business stakeholders for User Acceptance testing.
• Executing test cases and analyzing test results
• Logging understandable & actionable defects on the relevant system
• Certifying operation of changes/incidents in production environment
• Conduct thorough testing of applications to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and develop comprehensive test plans.
• Execute test cases, identify defects, and work closely with developers to resolve issues.
• Design and implement automated testing processes to streamline testing efforts.
• Perform regression testing and ensure the compatibility of new features with existing functionalities.
• Provide timely and detailed reports on test outcomes, including recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with business analysts and developers to enhance the overall quality of deliverables.

Planning 

• Plan test cases to ensure scop requirements are met.
• Map requirements to test cases and ensure that test plans are in place for all project related testing.
• Review requirements and other projects documentation to assure quality.
• Design and develop new test cases in line with the test strategy and plan.

Delivery & Support

• Attend test progress tracking sessions and requirements walkthroughs..
• Understand existing test cases and test data and execute the test cases and validate results in line with the project schedule.
• Use various tools properly, including defect tracking and test case execution tracking.
• Participate in team review of requirements / design documentation for purposes of test planning and to validate requirements testability.
• Provide test progress feedback as required.
• Ensure Test Procedure documentation is in place & updated.
• Escalate any unresolved defects to Team Leader

Test Closure

• Collect and consolidate the relevant data and information from the test plan, test cases, test logs, defect reports, test metrics, and stakeholder feedback.
• Create test summary reports.
• Provide final sign off and share best practices for future Testing.

Education and Minimum requirement:

• Completed Diploma or equivalent NQF level 5 qualification
• Experience in end-to-end Project and BAU Testing 
• Collections experience will be an advantage