Our client, a leading bank based in Sandton, is seeking an experienced Senior Test Analyst on a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will lead testing activities across complex initiatives, ensuring high-quality software delivery while providing mentorship, quality governance, and strategic input into the testing function.
Key Responsibilities
Test Leadership & Planning
Lead the definition and execution of test strategies, plans, and approaches for projects and releases.
Analyse complex business and technical requirements to define comprehensive test coverage.
Estimate testing effort, identify risks, and provide input into delivery planning.
Ensure testing aligns with organisational quality standards and best practices.
Test Design & Execution
Design, review, and maintain high-quality test scenarios, test cases, and test data.
Execute and oversee functional, integration, system, regression, and end-to-end testing.
Guide automation testing initiatives and identify opportunities for optimisation.
Ensure non-functional testing requirements (performance, security, usability) are considered.
Defect & Quality Management
Manage the full defect lifecycle, including logging, prioritisation, and resolution tracking.
Conduct root cause analysis and recommend quality improvements.
Provide go/no-go recommendations based on testing outcomes and risk assessments.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, and Project Managers.
Communicate testing risks and issues in a clear, business-focused manner.
Support and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
Mentorship & Continuous Improvement
Coach and mentor Test Analysts and junior QA team members.
Review test artefacts and provide constructive feedback.
Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, tools, and practices.
Required Skills & Competencies
Advanced knowledge of testing methodologies, SDLC/STLC, and quality assurance practices.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to lead testing efforts independently across multiple workstreams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong attention to detail with a strategic quality mindset.
Technical Skills
Test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, Zephyr, or similar).
Strong manual testing experience with exposure to test automation frameworks.
API testing using tools such as Postman.
SQL for data validation and test analysis.
Experience working in CI/CD and Agile delivery environments (Scrum / SAFe).
Qualifications & Experience
Diploma or Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years' experience in software testing.
At least 2 years in a senior or lead testing capacity.
ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst or equivalent certification will be advantageous.