Test Analyst

SUMMARY:
Are you a detail-oriented Test Analyst looking to make an impact in the banking sector? We are partnering with a leading financial institution to source a skilled Test Analyst for a 12-month contract. In this role, you will be pivotal in driving the end-to-end functional and integration testing of critical system enhancements.

Your expertise will ensure thorough testing across backend and frontend systems, integration points, and industry standards. You will also lead coordination and reporting for System Integration Testing (SIT/QA) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), culminating in formal testing sign-offs.

If you thrive in a dynamic, project-driven environment and have a strong testing background, we want to hear from you!

POSITION INFO:
Requirements

Experience
The successful candidate must have experience in the following areas, as the role involves delivering end-to-end testing services across Functional, Regression, Integration, Automation, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT):

• Test Approach
• Test Plans
• Test Cases
• Test Execution Results

• A Diploma in IT (preferably software development) or an equivalent qualification;
• ISTQB foundation or Test Analyst;
• Functional testing experience;
• A certification of test automation will be an added advantage;

• 5 – 8 years of experience in Test Execution and Test Analysis;
• 3 – 6 years of experience in conducting functional testing, integration testing as well as co-ordinating and reporting on User Acceptance Testing preparation, execution and sign-off;
• Extensive knowledge of HP ALM;
• Experience in Integration Testing;
• Understanding of testing concepts i.e. testing methodologies and techniques;
• Knowledge of SWIFT standards and payment messages (preferable MT and ISO 20022);.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders during end to end and industry testing;
• Knowledge of different forms of communication and reporting;
• Knowledge of Business Process Testing Framework advantageous;
• Automation Testing advantageous;

• Creating Test Scenarios, working from Business, Functional, and Technical Requirements documents for guidance, and in partnership with business stakeholders for User Acceptance Testing;
• Validating that Business, Functional, Technical, and Industry requirements are met by designing accurate test cases;
• Planning testing in a timely manner to ensure requirements are met and signed off;
• Executing test cases and analysing test results;
• Operating in both agile and hybrid environment;
• Functional Testing;
• Backend (Database) Testing;
• Integration Testing;
• Working across multiple applications and networks;
• Estimate testing accurately and coordinate with team members for work activities;
• Design and apply testing principles and build manual testing frameworks;
• Analyse and verify best manual test approaches and execute understandable test objective requirements;
• Define regression packs based on critical business processes;
• Assist Automation Test Analysts with automation scripting and run developed automated scripts (where possible) for identified regression packs;
• Assist with Performance Test Analysts with performance scripting;
• Any other services or task ancillary to or closely related to the above;