Johannesburg: Tester / QA Analyst posted by PBT Group

PBT Group is seeking an experienced Tester / QA Analyst to join our team supporting a large-scale platform re-engineering and migration initiative within the financial services environment. The role focuses on validating end-to-end business and technical functionality across complex, transaction-driven systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong manual testing experience, with a proven track record of working in banking, payments, or card-based platforms. Youll work closely with both technical and business teams to ensure system stability, data integrity, and a seamless transition to the new platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute manual test cases for functional and integration testing.
• Validate key platform functionalities such as:
  • Account and card availability
  • Activation and deactivation
  • Transaction and balance management
  • Card loading and replacement processes
• Identify, log, and track defects through resolution using standard defect management tools.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and support business stakeholders through the testing process.
• Ensure all test activities comply with established QA standards, governance, and documentation requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying testing efficiencies and risk mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years experience in software testing, preferably within financial services, banking, or payments.
• Strong understanding of manual testing processes, test planning, and execution.
• Experience working with card-based or transactional systems highly advantageous.
• Exposure to test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Postman, or similar) beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, ALM, Azure DevOps).
• Experience with API and integration testing is a plus.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Calm and methodical under pressure, especially in high-stakes migration environments.
• Proactive, adaptable, and quality-focused mindset.

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