We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Analyst to lead and execute end-to-end testing across digital banking channels, core banking platforms and system integrations. The role focuses on ensuring software solutions are reliable, secure, high-performing and aligned with business requirements. The successful candidate will drive test automation, manage defect resolution, maintain testing standards and support the delivery of high-quality banking solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse business requirements, functional specifications and technical designs to develop test strategies, test plans and schedules.
  
• Design and execute comprehensive test cases, test scripts and test matrices.
  
• Perform functional, integration, regression, system and end-to-end testing across banking applications.
  
• Maintain and enhance automated regression testing frameworks.
  
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to support shift-left testing practices.
  
• Manage the defect lifecycle, including logging, tracking, triage and resolution using Jira and Xray.
  
• Collaborate with developers, Business Analysts and system integrators to identify root causes and resolve defects.
  
• Prepare and manage test data while ensuring compliance with POPIA and banking data governance requirements.
  
• Conduct backend and database testing using SQL queries.
  
• Support continuous improvement of testing processes, automation frameworks and quality standards.
  
• Mentor junior and intermediate test analysts and conduct peer reviews of testing deliverables.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile and DevOps teams to ensure successful software delivery.
  

• 5–7+ years of software testing experience, preferably within retail banking, fintech or financial services.
  
•  National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.
  
• ISTQB Advanced Level certification (Test Analyst or Technical Test Analyst) highly preferred.
  
• Agile certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster or SAFe Practitioner advantageous.
  
• Experience testing core banking systems such as Finacle or Temenos T24. Strong understanding of transactional payment processes, card systems and digital banking applications.
  
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman, SoapUI or RestAssured.
  
• Automation testing experience using Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Cypress or Playwright.
  
• Programming experience in Java, Python or JavaScript.
  
• Strong SQL and relational database knowledge for backend testing and data validation.
  
• Experience with Jira, Xray, Micro Focus ALM or Azure DevOps.
  

• Software Testing
  
• Test Analysis
  
• Test Strategy
  
• Test Planning
  
• Functional Testing
  
• Integration Testing
  
• Regression Testing
  
• End-to-End Testing
  
• Test Automation
  
• API Testing
  
• Selenium
  
• Appium
  
• Cypress
  
• Playwright
  
• Java
  
• Python
  
• JavaScript
  
• SQL
  
• Jira
  
• Xray
  
• CI/CD
  
• Core Banking
  
• Digital Banking
  
• Defect Management
  
• Agile
  
• DevOps
  
• POPIA Compliance
  

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to software quality.
  
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within tight sprint cycles.
  
• Excellent communication skills, including explaining technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Strong collaboration and mentoring skills within cross-functional teams.