Centurion: Junior Test Automator (Annuities) posted by Recruit-It

• Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in software testing (automated).
• Basic experience or exposure to test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Browserstack, Katalon, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG).
• Fundamental SQL knowledge (ability to write and execute simple queries).
• Good understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.

 
Preferred:

• ISTQB/ISEB Foundation certification in Software Testing.
• Exposure to REST API testing and tools like Postman or SOAP UI.
• Basic knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD environments (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Experience in the financial services or investment industry is advantageous.

 
Duties & Responsibilities        
The Junior Test Automator will work under the guidance of Senior QA and development team members to support testing activities across the software delivery lifecycle. Responsibilities include:
 
Test Preparation and Planning

• Assist in analysing user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria to prepare test scenarios.
• Contribute to defining quality standards within sprints and ensuring alignment with the team.
• Maintain and update test documentation, including test cases and test data sets.

 
Test Execution and Automation

• Execute manual test cases to validate system functionality, data accuracy, and integration points.
• Develop and maintain basic automated regression test scripts with guidance from senior team members.
• Support continuous integration (CI) and continuous testing (CT) efforts by executing automated test suites.
• Verify test results, raise and retest defects, and track them through resolution.

 
Quality Assurance and Collaboration

• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and backlog refinement sessions.
• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and senior testers to ensure consistent quality practices.
• Provide input on test improvements and contribute to the team’s QA ways of working.
• Participate in test reviews and demonstrate understanding of test results to stakeholders.

 
Continuous Improvement

• Learn and apply modern test automation frameworks and tools.
• Contribute to improving test coverage, reliability, and speed through automation.
• Keep up to date with QA trends and participate in the MIIT Quality Centre of Practice (COP) discussions

 
Competencies and Skills
 
Technical Skills:

• Basic knowledge of testing frameworks and tools.
• Understanding of automation principles and scripting logic.
• Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into test scenarios.

 
Behavioral Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and practices.
• Team player with good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Curious, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.

 
Growth and Development
This role provides an opportunity to build foundational skills in both automated testing within a complex IT environment. The successful candidate will be mentored by senior test analysts and technical leads, gaining exposure to end-to-end quality assurance processes across our clients Investments’ Annuities domain.