Performance Test Analyst

We are currently looking for a Performance Test Analyst to be based at our Head Office in Fourways.

Suitable candidates within the organization are encouraged to send their applications to:

This vacancy is both for internal and external candidates, CVs

Background

The Banking Business Systems and Technology Department (BSTD) is continuously evolving and optimising the IT landscape. We have an immediate requirement for a Performance Test Analyst / Engineer to provide testing services for the FNS project.

Objectives of this Scope of Work

The main purpose of this position is the end-to-end testing of the FNS project. The testing will cover both the backend, front-end, Integration and automation as well as any associated reports aspects of the solution. This testing includes Performance testing as well as coordinating and reporting on Quality Assurance (QA) and User Acceptance testing (UAT) execution and sign off.

Scope of Services

Definition The scope will include but will not be limited to:

• Creating Test Scripts, working from Business and Technical Requirements documents for guidance, and in partnership with business stakeholders for User Acceptance testing.
• Validating that Technical (/Performance) requirements and Business needs are met by development of accurate test cases.
• Planning testing in a timely manner to ensure requirements are met and signed off.
• Executing test scripts and analysing test results.
• Operating in DevSecOps environment
• Develop and configure Performance test automation networks.
• Develop and execute test automation through LoadRunner – MF ALM plugin.
• Estimate test accurately and coordinate with team members for work activities.
• Apply, design and develop automated testing strategies and build automated testing frameworks.
• Analyse and verify best automated and manual test approaches and execute understand test objective requirements.
• Define regression packs based on critical business processes.
• Automate the regression suite and maintain these scripts accordingly; and any other services or task ancillary to, or closely related to the above.

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

Experience:

• 5 to 8 years’ experience in Performance Test Execution and Automation Test Analysis.
• 3 to 6 years experienced in conducting functional testing and automation testing as well as co-ordinating and reporting on User Acceptance testing preparation, execution and sign off.
• Extensive knowledge of LoadRunner - MF ALM.
• Limited knowledge of software development.
• Experience in Integration Performance Testing.
• API Performance Testing.
• Web services Performance Testing.
• Experience in ETL/BI Testing.
• Understanding of testing concepts i.e. testing methodologies and techniques.
• Experience in automating API Services.

The following will be an added advantage:

• Knowledge of BPT (Business Process Testing) Framework.
• Knowledge of C# and JAVA.
• J-meter and Jira Experience.

Competencies:

• Conceptual Thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral Communication.
• Managing complexity and ambiguity.
• Ability to learning quickly.
• Experience in Knowledge of Banking and Financial Services business.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Team player – approachable, ability to share and consult other.
• Management Reporting.
• Resilience.
• Self-starter.

Qualifications/ Certification:

• Degree / Diploma in a relevant field.
• Advanced ISTQB TA or equivalent.

Reporting:

• All consultants will report directly to BSTD Quality Management Technical Lead