Backend Mainframe Test Analyst (Data / Integration / Legacy Systems)

SUMMARY:
Backend, Test, Analyst, Data, Integration, Legacy, Systems,

POSITION INFO:

We are looking fora Senior Backend Mainframe Test Analyst with strong experience in data validation, system integration testing, and complex financial systems.

This role is suited to someone who:

• Enjoys working behind the scenes (not UI-heavy)
• Has strong SQL and data testing capability and MUST have experience with MAINFRAME testing
• Can test end-to-end business processes across multiple systems
• Has exposure to legacy/mainframe-type environments or structured enterprise systems

Requirements

• Is very strong in data testing (Excel + SQL)
• Has worked on financial/admin systems (Old Mutual-type environment)
• Can analyse requirements + test deeply (not just execute scripts)
• Has end-to-end system thinking (integration focus)
• Is comfortable in structured + complex environments

Key Responsibilities

Backend & Data Testing

• Design and execute test cases for backend systems
• Perform data validation using SQL and Excel-based tools
• Verify data integrity across multiple systems
• Analyse data flows, transformations, and outputs

Integration & System Testing

• Test system integrations and end-to-end processes
• Validate interfaces between legacy and modern systems
• Perform regression and impact analysis

Test Analysis

• Analyse business and system requirements
• Translate requirements into test scenarios and cases
• Ensure traceability between requirements and testing

Defect Management

• Log and track defects using tools like Jira / QC
• Perform root cause analysis
• Retest fixes and validate system stability

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with developers, BAs, and business users
• Support UAT and implementation phases
• Provide clear feedback on ris