Test Analyst Lead

Spane4All; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is looking for a Test Analyst Lead based in Johannesburg. This role involves acting as a subject matter expert in software quality assurance, guiding a testing team while innovating testing methodologies. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, 6 to 8 years of IT Testing experience, and familiarity with ISO standards. The position offers opportunities for mentorship and access to innovative work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Challenging work

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience in IT Testing.
• Familiarity with Swift ISO payment messaging standards.
• Knowledge of payment systems and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted subject matter expert in testing methodologies.
• Guide the testing strategy and its effective integration into development lifecycles.
• Mentor and coach the testing team to improve skills.
• Engage with industry forums to share insights on emerging trends.

Skills

Software quality assurance

Automation testing

Performance engineering

Test optimization

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Science

Bachelor of Science with Honours

Job description

Test Analyst Lead

Location: Johannesburg | Type: Full time | Posted: today | End Date: December 13 (6 days left to apply)

Dear Future Test Analyst Lead, RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact. United by our proud heritage and strong ethics. Innovative ideas, it's the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.

Now, it is time to imagine your next move with South Africa's number one employer in Financial Services. In this role, you will serve as the deep subject matter expert (SME) in software quality assurance, guiding the testing team and the broader organisation in best-, next-, and emerging testing practices.

Guide the testing strategy definition and continuously evolve the testing strategy, ensuring the effective integration of functional, automated, and performance testing into software development lifecycles.

Provide expert-level insights, drive innovation in testing methodologies, and ensure that the testing function remains at the forefront of industry advancements.

Champion test optimisation, automation scalability, and performance engineering to enhance software quality, speed, and resilience.

Are You Someone Who Can?

• Act as a trusted SME and thought leader in the testing domain, providing expert guidance on new and emerging testing methodologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Develop a future‑ready test capability by researching, evaluating, and implementing advanced testing approaches, including AI‑driven test automation, predictive defect analysis, and continuous testing in DevOps environments.
• Oversee the adoption and scaling of automation and performance testing frameworks, ensuring their optimal integration into CI / CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance.
• Mentor and coach the testing team by providing hands‑on leadership, technical direction, and knowledge‑sharing sessions to upskill team members.
• Define, monitor, and refine quality metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of functional, automated, and performance testing efforts.
• Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to incorporate testing principles into system design, ensuring testability and performance are built into solutions from the outset.
• Lead the continuous evolution of test environments and tooling, ensuring they remain cutting‑edge and fit for purpose in a cloud‑native, API‑driven, and microservices architecture landscape.
• Conduct deep‑dive reviews of complex test scenarios and defect patterns, identifying systemic issues and recommending long‑term fixes to improve software resilience.
• Champion shift‑left and shift‑right testing practices, embedding testing earlier in the development lifecycle while ensuring robust monitoring and validation in production environments.
• Engage with industry forums and networks, bringing insights into emerging trends such as autonomous testing, synthetic test data generation, and chaos engineering.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration with developers, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders to optimise testing efficiencies and minimise time‑to‑market.
• Ensure effective risk‑based testing approaches, prioritising test coverage for high‑impact business functionalities and mission‑critical applications.
• Advocate for and secure investment in advanced testing technologies, ensuring the organisation remains competitive in delivering high‑quality software solutions.
• Act as the final point of escalation for complex testing challenges, resolving critical issues and guiding the team toward data‑driven testing improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Science.
• A Bachelor of Science with Honours will be advantageous.
• 6 to 8 years' experience in IT Testing.
• Familiarity with Swift ISO payment messaging standards is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of payment systems and ISO standards will be an advantage.

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging work.
• Opportunities to innovate.

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated.

All 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.

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