Technical Test Analyst

FirstRand Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Limited in Johannesburg seeks a Technical Test Analyst to create, debug, verify, maintain and update test scripts for automated payment testing, ensuring alignment with business requirements. You will test SWIFT/ISO20022 messages, perform regression and system tests, validate reconciliation across interfaces, and drive release readiness with stakeholders, PMs and SMEs.

This role requires 4–5 years IT testing experience and a Technological degree.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of IT testing experience.
• Experience with Payments and SWIFT testing.
• Ability to test payment processing end-to-end and validate interfaces across systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain test scripts for automated and manual testing.
• Conduct regression, system and production scenario testing.
• Test payment systems and interfaces, ensuring data accuracy and timely defect resolution.
• Assist with release readiness, test estimation and sign-off processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (end-users, SMEs, PMs) on business requirements.

Skills

Payments testing

SWIFT testing

Test analysis

Regression testing

Release readiness

System testing

Education

Bachelor of Technology

Job description

Job DescriptionDear Future Technical Test Analyst,RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it’s the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa’s number one employer in Financial Services for 2025, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.In this role you will be required to create, debug, verify, maintain and update technical test scripts to run automated testing Is responsible for testing the functionality of a system designed to address business requirements to prevent errors/defects in the live system through the implementation of change control and improvement.Are you someone who can:Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness.Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions by resolving queries fast and effectively.Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members by providing input to business requirements.Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders in order to achieve productivity synergies.Conduct test plans by unpacking the requirements which include regression testing, system analysis and reviews.Create design steps from test cases, execute system validation plans and compile test scripts.Conduct systems analyses, design, coding, program debugging, testing and security and performance assessments across user interfaces.Comply, understand and implement all steps and methodology within IT development and meet governance in terms of legislative, audit risk and process requirements for the Test Analysis EnvironmentCreate test scripts to effectively test enhancements and new requirements and execute automated test scripts.Execute all test activities for allocated projects by conducting test estimation, prepare and submit test plans for sign-off and ensure alignment between test environment and production environment.Manage testing defects and involve relevant business staff in quality assurance testing analysis.Design content of procedure guides and manuals for business users.Provision of an efficient service for the test analysis function through careful and timeous analysis, planning, execution, reporting and updating of all related information.Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate and needed.You will be an ideal candidate if you:have a Bachelor of Technologyhave 4 to 5 years' experience in IT TestingRequired Skills:Payments and SWIFT testingTest payment processing, SWIFT and ISO 20022 messages, including successful, rejected, repaired and exception scenarios.System and interface testingTest integration between payment systems and upstream/downstream applications to ensure messages and transactions are processed correctly.Transaction reconciliation and validationValidate transaction details, message content, statuses and financial values across systems to ensure data accuracy.Regression and production scenario testingDevelop and execute regression tests covering existing functionality, enhancements, defects and key production scenarios.Test analysis and release readinessAnalyse requirements, identify test scenarios and dependencies, manage defects, maintain test evidence and support release readiness decisionsYou will have access to:Opportunities to network and collaborateChallenging WorkOpportunities to innovateAre you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!#Post#RMB#LI-MM15Important Closing Date NoteTake note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.27/10/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.