Technical Test Analyst (Online Tools) MMH260630-8

Momentum; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum is seeking an experienced QA lead to ensure end-to-end quality of Online Tools, including web platforms, quote engines, and financial calculators. The role emphasizes functional, performance, security, and data accuracy testing across interfaces and APIs.

The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years in testing with a strong automation focus, preferably with financial services experience, and will drive AI-enabled quality engineering across digital ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree or higher in IT / Computer Science or related field.
• ISTQB / ISEB or equivalent testing certification preferred.
• 8–10+ years of testing experience with strong automation focus.
• Financial services / investments domain experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end testing across Online Tools platforms and APIs.
• Drive AI-enabled QA practices to improve defect prevention and test coverage.
• Develop and maintain test plans, scenarios, and automation assets.
• Collaborate with developers, POs, and analysts to ensure testability and quality.
• Mentor junior testers and contribute to QA CoP initiatives.

Skills

Automation frameworks

API testing

UI testing

CI/CD

Agile

Education

Degree in IT / Computer Science

Tools

Karate

Postman

Cypress

TestCafe

CodeceptJS

Java

JavaScript

SQL

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Job description

• Databases: SQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL

Role Purpose

Ensure the end-to-end quality of all Online Tools (including Web platforms, Quote engines, and financial calculators) through comprehensive functional and non-functional testing, enabling reliable, scalable, and high-performing digital adviser and client experiences.

Drive AI-enabled quality engineering practices to improve defect prevention, accelerate delivery, and enhance test coverage across digital ecosystems.

Scope of Role (Online Tools Focus)

The Role Covers Testing Across

• Web-based adviser and client platforms
• Quote and pricing engines
• Financial and investment calculators
• Digital engagement tools and integrations
• APIs and backend services supporting Online Tools

Testing Includes

• Functional, regression, and integration testing
• Performance, scalability, and reliability
• Security and compatibility validations
• Data accuracy and calculation validation (critical for financial tools)

Requirements

• Degree in IT / Computer Science (preferred
• Testing certification (ISTQB / ISEB) preferred
• 8–10+ years testing experience, with strong automation focus
• Strong financial services / investments experience preferred

Required

Technical Skills

• Automation Frameworks
• API: Karate, Postman
• UI: Cypress, TestCafe, CodeceptJS
• Programming: Java, JavaScript
• Databases: SQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Integration Testing (Advanced)
• Agile delivery models

• Experience testing:
• Online financial tools (quotes, calculators)
• Digital platforms and web applications
• Experience with:
• Performance testing tools
• CI/CD pipelines
• Cloud-native testing

Duties and Responsibilities

Test Delivery & Quality Assurance

• Perform end-to-end manual and automated testing across Online Tools
• Execute testing across functionality, performance, reliability, stability, compatibility, and integrations.
• Conduct gap analysis between requirements and existing solutions.
• Ensure user stories are testable, with clear acceptance criteria
• Define and enforce quality standards in PI planning and sprint cycles.

Develop And Maintain

• Test plans
• Test scenarios
• Test cases
• Execution results and traceability

Automation & Engineering

• Build and maintain automation frameworks and reusable test assets.
• Execute and maintain automated regression suites
• Implement API and UI automation testing aligned to engineering standards.
• Validate integration points across legacy and external systems.

Data & Calculation Validation

• Validate financial calculations in quote tools and calculators
• Perform data integrity and reconciliation testing (incl. big data outputs)
• Use SQL and database tools to validate backend data accuracy

Agile & Delivery Contribution

Actively Participate In

• Backlog refinement
• Sprint planning
• PI planning
• Contribute to team predictability through test coverage insights
• Drive early defect detection and prevention practices

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration

Collaborate With

• Developers
• Product Owners
• Business Analysts
• Demonstrate test outcomes and solution quality to stakeholders
• Promote collective ownership of quality within the squad

Continuous Improvement & Leadership

• Report on QA trends and continuously improve testing practices
• Mentor junior testers and provide technical guidance
• Support automation strategy and QA CoP initiatives

AI-Enabled QA Responsibilities

AI-Driven Testing

• Apply AI tools for:
• Test case generation
• Test data creation
• Defect prediction and risk-based testing
• Use AI to improve test coverage, speed, and accuracy

Intelligent Test Automation

• Leverage AI-assisted automation for:
• Self-healing test scripts
• Smart element identification
• Maintenance reduction

Quality Insights & Analytics

• Use AI and analytics to:
• Identify defect patterns
• Predict high-risk areas
• Improve release confidence

AI Governance & Responsible QA

• AI outputs are validated and explainable
• Bias and incorrect predictions are mitigated
• AI-generated tests meet quality standards

Productivity & Time-to-Value

• Use AI-assisted development and testing tools to reduce cycle time and improve efficiency