Senior Test Analyst

Capgemini; Wellington; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology consulting firm in Wellington seeks a Senior Test Analyst to lead ATM software and hardware testing. This role requires expertise in ATM transaction processing and involves mentoring peers and maintaining high-quality test documentation. The ideal candidate has profound domain knowledge and excellent collaboration skills, contributing to better project outcomes through effective testing practices.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of ATM Transaction Processing.
• Experience in testing ATM software and hardware.
• Ability to mentor and share knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute testing of ATM software and hardware.
• Own the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Work closely with stakeholders to share test scope.

Job description

Overview

Let's Talk About Your Capability & Experience

• ATM Transaction Processing knowledge
• Strong understanding of exception handling, settlement processes, and transaction message decoding
• Physical ATM testing experience, covering both Hardware and Software
• ATM Simulator experience e.g. FINSIM
• Fraud transaction processing knowledge
• Switch ATM and POS transaction processing knowledge (this is different to the skill above).

The Team

Capgemini Testing Service Line provides Testing and related Environment/DevOps services to various financial clients. This service produces clearly identifiable results, notably the reduction in the cost of software development and maintenance by up to 30%, enhanced quality levels, improved time to market, and importantly mitigation of technical and business risks.

Role Description

The Senior Test Analyst is a key contributor to the delivery of high-quality ATM solutions, combining deep domain expertise with disciplined testing practices. This role also plays a vital part in uplifting capability across the team through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and strong documentation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• ATM Domain Testing & Technical Expertise
  Lead and execute comprehensive testing of ATM software and hardware, including exception handling, settlement validation, and message decoding.
• Use ATM simulators (e.g., FINSIM) to validate transaction flows and terminal behaviors.
• Support certification testing (Terminal, Compliance, Schemes) and contribute to root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of switch ATM and POS transaction processing.
• Test Discipline & Lifecycle Ownership
  Own the full Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), from requirement analysis through to test closure.
• Build and maintain traceability between business requirements and test cases.
• Develop and execute test strategies and plans tailored to ATM releases and upgrades.
• Ensure test environments are correctly configured, including physical ATM setup and readiness.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  Work closely with developers, business analysts, and vendor partners to ensure shared understanding of test scope and outcomes.
• Engage with wider banking technology teams (e.g., Switch, Payments) to ensure integrated testing across domains.
• Translate business scenarios into plain English test cases and automated scripts within existing frameworks.
• Mentoring & Capability Uplift
  Actively mentor and upskill peers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Share domain knowledge and testing best practices across the chapter and delivery teams.
• Provide guidance on test design, execution.
• Documentation & Process Excellence
  Maintain high-quality test documentation, including test plans, test cases, defect reports, and traceability matrices.
• Contribute to the evolution of test processes and standards, ensuring alignment with project and organisational goals.
• Support the creation of reusable assets and knowledge bases to improve team efficiency and onboarding.
• Risk Management & Quality Advocacy
  Proactively identify and communicate risks, issues, and architectural concerns throughout the testing process.
• Advocate for quality across all phases of delivery, contributing to test deliverables and reporting.