We are looking fora Senior Backend 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
• 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

Mainframe is a bonus, but data/backend testing is the core

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 risks and issues

Required Experience

• 5–10+ years as a Test Analyst / QA
• Strong backend / data testing experience
• Experience in financial services (highly preferred)

Technical Skills (VERY IMPORTANT for screening)

• SQL (non-negotiable)
• Strong Excel (data validation, recon tools)
• Experience with:
  • Data testing
  • Integration testing
  • End-to-end testing

Tools

• Jira / HP QC / Zephyr / Xray
• Postman / Insomnia (API testing – nice to have)

Legacy / Enterprise Exposure

• Experience working on:
  • Large enterprise systems
  • Admin / policy / investment platforms

Exposure to mainframe / COBOL / DB2 = advantage, not must