Test Analyst

While we appreciate all applicants, only applications received via Sagicor's career portal https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=sagicorfinP2 will be considered.

"Looking for a diverse and rewarding career? If you're looking to grow your career within a stable and growing financial services company, then Sagicor may be right for you!"

Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited is seeking a suitable candidate to join our Business Optimization and Systems Control team in the capacity of:

Test Analyst

Support the business requirements for the provision of system testing services.

Support business related test activity, relating to the communication to and from the business and ensuring that key test issues are managed or escalated as necessary.

Identify and subsequently define the required tests and execute the test coverage.

Location: Kingston

As a Test Analyst, you will:

• Undertake all system test related activities in support of the business requirements for the provision of new and updated systems:
  • Participate in requirements design reviews, perform reviews and traceability analyses to assess test coverage.
  • Prepare appropriate test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test reports for an application testing strategy/ approach.
  • Lead technical and business testing team members in preparation for and execution of test initiatives in support of assigned projects.
  • Execute functional, integration and regression testing, or other test types, to ensure appropriate test coverage according to application requirements documentation.
  • Participate in re-testing of defects and issues.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to develop and maintain test program schedules and deliverables in accordance with the overall project plan.
  • Monitor test results, defects and root cause analysis and identify areas needing improvement.
• Compile test scenarios and scripts in a structured way, prioritized to reflect business or technical priorities.
• Support other test team members and associated IT resources, as appropriate, through the implementation of testing related activities.
• Interface with development teams if clarification is needed on requirements.
• Provide guidance on operational processes pertaining to the preparation and escalation of Requests for Change (RFCs).
• Review project documents to determine completeness of test execution and quality assurance standards.
• Make evaluative judgments based on the analysis of information, resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents.
• Perform other job-related duties assigned from time to time.

What do you need?

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent qualification from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ working experience in the industry with one (1) year testing experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft suite.
• Specialist certifications such as ISTQB Foundation Level Tester would be an asset.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and tenacity.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Awareness of Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience with manual or automated testing.
• Familiar with test management software, such as Rational Quality Manager (RQM) or qTest.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Understanding of common software failures and faults.
• Understanding of structured test methods and processes.
• Committed to professional and ethical standards.
• Confident decision-maker.

If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than November 29, 2024.

While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.