Job Description
About the Role
PBT Group is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Technical Test Analyst to join a strategic technology and data delivery environment within the financial services sector. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Software Test Analyst with strong functional testing, backend/data validation, API testing, and AI-assisted testing exposure within Agile/Scrum environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform end-to-end manual software testing across the SDLC lifecycle.
- Analyse business requirements and create detailed test cases using XRAY test management tools.
- Execute test cases across: Unit Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing, Smoke Testing.
- Conduct production support testing for incidents and defects.
- Capture and present testing evidence to project and QA teams.
- Perform component/API testing using SOAPUI or Bruno.
- Conduct non-functional testing including performance and load testing.
- Log, track, and manage defects using Azure DevOps.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ software testing experience.
- Strong manual and functional testing capability.
- Proven API testing experience.
- Strong SQL skills with backend data validation experience.
- Experience with: XRAY, Confluence, Azure DevOps.
- Exposure to AI-assisted testing tools and methodologies.
- Experience with white-box and black-box testing.
- Strong understanding of QA processes, defect management, and SDLC.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- ISTQB Certification.
Qualifications
Relevant Degree or Diploma in IT / Computer Science or related field.
Salary & Benefits
Salary details not specified.
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