Test Analyst III | Institutional IT | Client Servicing Domain

Job Summary

We are looking for a self‑motivated individual to join the Institutional IT team as a test analyst in delivering quality software that will create an exceptional user experience for our end‑users.

The Allan Gray Institutional IT team consists of approximately 65 members covering a range of skills and responsibilities, including Domain Owners, Development Manager, Architect, Business Analysts, Developers (.NET and SQL) and IT Operations. The team operates with four business‑aligned domains (Front Office, Middle Office, Fund Operations and Client Servicing). Additionally, the Tech domain and IT Operations teams support the business‑aligned domains.

What you can expect:
You will work predominantly within the Client Services Domain performing functional and regression testing as well as resolving production defects. This is a Cape Town based role that requires you to be in the office at least three days per week, with Monday and Thursday mandatory.

• Extracting test requirements for user stories
• Designing and creating test cases
• Estimating effort for testing tasks
• Manual testing of applications, including front‑end, system integration, regression, end‑to‑end and exploratory testing
• Managing and maintaining manual regression test suites
• Product risk mitigation to limit defects in production
• Collaborating closely with developers and business analysts in identifying, logging and verifying defects in a defect tracking system
• Collaborating with other teams in INST IT for integration testing
• Assisting with production support issues and queries
• Liaising with IT Ops and other domains for support to resolve or assist with fixes
• Continuous improvement initiatives specifically around quality and performance

• Attention to detail
• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Manage own time and complete tasks
• Grasp concepts and understand the systems being tested
• Deal with complexity
• Handle high variability of work and context switching
• Be comfortable with unpredictability in daily tasks
• Resolve issues and overcome obstacles
• Engage with others to gather information

• 4 years test experience
• Basic SQL skills
• Relevant Business/Commerce/IT degree
• Testing fundamentals training / Test certification would be advantageous
• Exposure to Agile methodologies (e.g. SCRUM) would be advantageous