Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or equivalent (Essential). A relevant diploma with sufficient experience may be considered
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) (Essential) (must be held on appointment). Pursuit of ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) or ISTQB Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA) is required as the next professional milestone - both are administered by SASTQB. A relevant test automation certification or framework-specific credential (e.g. Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) is advantageous
4 - 7 years' relevant IT or software testing experience (Essential)
Demonstrated end-to-end test cycle ownership in a commercial environment
Hands-on experience introducing or maintaining test automation in a team setting
Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams
Experience collaborating directly with business analysts and developers
Financial services or regulated industry experience is advantageous
Duties & Responsibilities
INTERNAL PROCESS
Take end-to-end ownership of the test cycle for assigned features or releases -from requirements review through to UAT sign-off.
Design, create, and maintain test cases, test scripts, and test plans aligned to business requirements and acceptance criteria.
Analyse business requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to derive comprehensive test coverage strategies.
Execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end tests across assigned application areas.
Introduce and maintain test automation capabilities - scripting automated regression and smoke tests using relevant frameworks (e.g. Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or equivalent).
Operate and maintain CI/CD pipeline test integration, ensuring automated tests execute as part of the deployment process.
Define testing objectives and quality criteria at feature and sprint level to reduce the potential for defect leakage.
Implement and maintain defect tracking discipline - ensuring defects are well-documented, prioritised, and resolved within agreed timelines.
Collaborate actively with business analysts to validate that acceptance criteria are testable, complete, and unambiguous - flagging gaps before development begins.
Collaborate with developers to support unit test coverage awareness and SIT activities.
Configure test environments and execute test plans for distributed or integrated system components.
Produce clear and accurate test summary reports for stakeholders at sprint and release level.
Keep abreast of emerging testing tools, automation frameworks, and industry best practices.
CLIENT
Provide testing expertise and practical advice to business and technical stakeholders.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with business analysts, developers, and product owners.
Deliver on agreed service level expectations and manage stakeholder expectations proactively.
Participate in a culture of quality, ensuring feedback loops and quality gates are embedded in delivery.
PEOPLE
Provide guidance to junior testers through knowledge sharing, test case review, and informal mentoring.
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to test estimation and sprint planning.
Pursue ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) or Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA) certification as the next professional milestone.
Deepen domain knowledge of the functional business area the team supports to improve test relevance and business impact.
Contribute to continuous improvement of testing standards, templates, and procedures.
FINANCE
Identify opportunities to enhance test efficiency through automation and reusable test assets.
Manage allocated resources responsibly and contribute to risk identification processes.