TEST ANALYST

This role requires the planning and execution of the testing of systems employed by Access Bank to execute various business functions within Access Bank. Testing obligations span all business areas within the Bank. The role is hands-on in terms of formulation and execution of test cases. The type of testing required may be Functional, Integration or user testing, or a combination of all of these. Strong written and verbal skills are required to manage stakeholder expectations and communicate the plan, report progress and escalate risks and issues. Strong attention to detail is key, so as to ensure the proper quality of code and adherence to Functional/Business specifications is in place, prior to signoff and promotion to Production. The Test Analyst Role is a support role to the Access Bank Test Manager and tasks will be set, monitored and measured by the Access Bank Test Manager. A key measurement of success will be the quality of code deployed to the Access Bank production environment and its subsequent success in terms of the fulfilment of the requirements documented in Business and Functional specifications. *Testing Planning & Execution 80%* Fulfilment of the responsibilities in the testing life cycle assigned to the incumbent by the Test Manager, including but not limited to Test Planning, Test case formulation & execution, Management and Control in terms of time and performance, Customer and Vendor Relationships, Communication, Innovation are expected. Specific Testing competencies required are broken down per phase within the Access Bank environment. Initiate and Plan • Assist the Test Manager in the understanding and communication of test objectives, purpose and inter/intra dependencies verbally, as well as by presentation and/or documentation in the form of a Test Plan detailing resource, tools, and access requirements to execute such plan. Testing Requirements Analysis • Understand and communicate functional and integration testing requirements from the specifications and ensure the required test cases are compiled accordingly. Work with the project/business stakeholders that furnished the requirements to ensure that such understanding is comprehensive and complete Testing Documentation • Construct Test cases which ensure the proper testing coverage of the products/features documented in the Specifications supplied • Produce regular testing progress reporting as required by the Test Manager, detailing obstacles, defects and their priorities, test cases successful and failed, and any general comments relative to the status of the testing being undertaken • Identify and document risks and issues relative to the testing and escalate to the Test Manger to ensure they are addressed appropriately • Assist in ensuring the correct stakeholders apply the necessary expertise to innovation, cost containment and prudent time management in the resolution of defects identified as far as possible • Ensure that the solution meets