Senior Test Analyst

Reverside is an established it services provider focusing on delivering high-quality software development, it is resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to innovative technology projects across various industries.

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.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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.
  

Core Skills:

• 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.