About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Analyst to join a leading banking institution and play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of mission-critical banking systems.
In this position, you will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing comprehensive testing activities across large-scale projects. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, project teams, developers, and fellow testers to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring compliance with banking standards and regulatory requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a testing professional with strong banking domain knowledge, system integration testing experience, and a passion for driving quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
Key ResponsibilitiesTest Planning & Delivery
- Analyze business and functional requirements to identify testing needs and potential risks.
- Develop comprehensive test plans, test scenarios, and test cases.
- Ensure testing activities are delivered within project timelines and quality expectations.
- Identify issues in requirements, design specifications, and application architecture.
System Integration Testing (SIT)
- Define SIT scope, objectives, test strategies, and entry/exit criteria.
- Design and execute end-to-end integration test scenarios.
- Validate data flow and system interactions across multiple applications.
- Prepare and manage test environments and test data.
- Conduct test execution and document testing outcomes.
Defect Management
- Log, track, prioritize, and manage defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
- Work closely with development teams to investigate and resolve issues.
- Perform retesting and regression testing to validate fixes.
Reporting & Stakeholder Management
- Prepare and present testing progress reports.
- Communicate project risks, issues, and testing status to stakeholders.
- Ensure all testing documentation complies with audit and governance requirements.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and methodologies.
- Support automation initiatives and testing best practices.
- Share knowledge and lessons learned with team members.
RequirementsEducation
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Finance, Banking, or a related discipline.
Experience
- 6–10 years of experience in Software Testing, Quality Assurance, or Test Management.
- Experience working on medium to large-scale IT projects.
- Strong hands-on experience in System Integration Testing (SIT).
- Experience using defect management tools such as Jira.
- Experience within the Banking or Financial Services industry is highly preferred.
- Exposure to automation testing, scripting, or software development is an advantage.
Technical Skills
- Test Planning & Test Strategy Development
- Test Case Design & Execution
- System Integration Testing (SIT)
- Defect Lifecycle Management
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Jira and Test Management Tools
- GitHub or Version Control Tools
- Test Metrics & Reporting
- Automation Testing / Scripting Knowledge
- Banking Systems Testing Experience
Preferred Banking Knowledge
Exposure to:
- Credit Cards
- Debit Cards
- Visa / Mastercard
- AMEX
- JCB
- Customer Facing Systems (CFS)
Preferred Certifications
- ISTQB / CTFL (Certified Tester Foundation Level)
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
- A strong analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced and highly regulated environments.
- Experienced in managing complex testing activities across multiple systems.
- Proactive in identifying risks and recommending solutions.
- An effective communicator who can engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Passionate about delivering high-quality, defect-free solutions.
Why Join Us?
- Work on large-scale digital banking initiatives.
- Exposure to enterprise-level systems and technologies.
- Opportunity to contribute to mission-critical banking platforms.
- Collaborative and professional working environment.
- Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.