Test Analyst

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI005698/LB

Date posted:

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

420 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
An industry-leading player in the payments space is seeking a Senior Test Analyst. You’ll drive quality across complex payment systems using both manual and automated test strategies. Perfect for professionals who thrive in high-transaction, agile environments.

POSITION INFO:

My client, a specialist in secure, high-volume transaction processing, is looking for a skilled Senior Test Analyst to take ownership of quality assurance across their expanding suite of fintech solutions. This role spans test strategy, manual and automation test scripting, and performance testing across mission-critical payment systems.

You’ll join a fast-paced, collaborative team of QA Engineers and Developers working on systems that handle over 2 billion transactions per year. The role includes load testing, regression analysis, sprint planning input, test documentation, and ensuring compliance with payment industry standards. The ideal candidate is comfortable guiding QA best practices, mentoring junior testers, and leading continuous testing process improvements.

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a senior testing or QA role
Strong manual and automated testing experience
Hands-on experience in test strategy, test case development, and test execution
Skilled in defect tracking, test documentation, and impact analysis
Familiarity with performance/load testing tools
Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
Payments industry or fintech exposure is advantageous

Qualification:
BSc in Computer Science (or equivalent)
Certified Test Analyst (ISTQB)

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