BI Tester | Sanlam Vacancies

The BI Tester is tasked with crafting test cases to validate data loads and functionalities within the Guidewire BI Solution (DataHub), alongside output generated from exploitation tools. This role also involves aligning test cases with business, systems, and data requirements to ensure traceability. Additionally, the BI Tester contributes to or executes automated test scripts, conducts regression testing, logs defects, and generates test artifacts, focusing specifically on the Guidewire BI Domain.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Business/Data Analysts/Product Owner to analyze and develop appropriate test coverage.
• Develop and execute test scripts while identifying and creating necessary test data.
• Review test results, log defects, and analyze test failures, metrics, and risks.
• Extract requested information from various databases and support User Acceptance Testing.
• Track errors, monitor testing progress, and provide testing progress reports to management.
• May require after-hours and weekend work to meet project needs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant Tertiary IT/Testing Qualification (Degree or diploma).
• Minimum of 3 years of BI testing experience with large volumes of data.
• Testing certification (ISTQB – Foundation certificate) is advantageous.
• Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Xray, and Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
• Critical experience in writing SQL queries and utilizing exploitation tools.
• Familiarity with agile, waterfall, data, functional, and non-functional testing methodologies.
• Experience in test planning, test case development, execution, and release processes.

SKILLS

• Ability to enhance test methodology/processes and review functional/business requirements.
• Define test scenarios, track test coverage, and prioritize defects.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of test metrics and their application for decision support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent and team-oriented with the ability to work under pressure.

KNOWLEDGE

• Insurance or Financial Services domain knowledge is advantageous.
• Critical understanding of BI Data Warehousing.
• Familiarity with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Test Development Lifecycle (TDLC).
• Knowledge of Quality Control, Quality Assurance concepts, and testing best practices.

COMPETENCIES

• Results-driven with a focus on collaboration and client satisfaction.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and innovation cultivation.
• Proficiency in regression testing, system testing, defect management, and business requirements analysis.
• Effective networking and application of expertise and technology.