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.
