Cape Town: Technical Test Analyst posted by PBT Group

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. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and integrity of enterprise business systems while contributing to modern AI-driven testing practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and quality-focused, offering exposure to enterprise-scale investment and financial services systems.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Testing

• 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.

AI-Driven & Intelligent Testing

• Utilise approved AI testing tools for:
  • Test planning
  • Static testing
  • Functional test design
  • Test scenario generation
  • Test data generation
• Review and validate AI-generated test artefacts with appropriate human oversight.
• Support testing activities related to AI-enabled solutions and features.

Data & Backend Testing

• Perform backend testing using advanced SQL queries.
• Validate data integrity across Oracle and SQL Server environments.
• Conduct data-driven testing and reconciliation activities.
• Analyse datasets and system outputs to ensure data accuracy and reliability.

Agile / Scrum Delivery

• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including:
  • Sprint Planning
  • Daily Stand-ups
  • Sprint Reviews
  • Retrospectives
• Collaborate closely with Developers, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners.
• Estimate testing effort and contribute toward sprint delivery commitments.
• Promote shift-left testing and quality engineering practices.
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential 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.
• Relevant Degree or Diploma in IT / Computer Science or related field.

Advantageous

• Experience within financial services, investments, or asset management environments.
• Exposure to performance and load testing tools.
• Experience testing AI-enabled solutions.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Results-driven and adaptable mindset.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within teams.