We are a leading tech consulting firm seeking an experienced Intermediate Test Analyst to join our Cape Town-based team on an initial 6-month contract. You’ll be working with a prominent client in the financial services (asset management) space, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, reliable solutions in a fast-paced, Agile environment. This role requires a hands-on tester with strong analytical capability and advanced SQL skills to support deep back-end validation and data integrity testing.

What you'll do:

• Designing and executing functional test cases based on business requirements
• Building, maintaining, and optimising regression test packs
• Performing manual testing across key phases including:
  • System Integration Testing (SIT)
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Regression & Smoke Testing
• Identifying, logging, and tracking defects using Jira
• Investigating and validating fixes for production incidents and defects
• Conducting extensive back-end testing using SQL (Oracle / SQL Server) to validate data accuracy, transformations, and integrations
• Writing and executing complex SQL queries to support test scenarios and defect analysis
• Performing API testing using tools such as Postman or SOAP UI
• Applying risk-based testing approaches to prioritise critical areas
• Collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders
• Actively contributing to Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)

Your Expertise:

• Proven experience in manual testing within Agile environments
• Very strong SQL skills (essential) — including the ability to write complex queries for data validation, troubleshooting, and back-end testing
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience with test management tools such as:
  • Quality Center (QC), ALM, Azure DevOps, or XRay
• Experience in API testing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Qualifications:

• Matric (required)
• ISTQB Certification (required)
• Relevant IT qualification (degree or diploma)

Nice to Have

• Experience in the financial services / asset management sector
• Exposure to mobile testing (manual or Appium-based automation)
• Familiarity with modern testing practices and tools