Senior Test Analyst // Automation & Functional Testing

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • AU$800 - AU$1000 per day

Our client is a Tier 1 client in the Financial Markets. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Analyst with expertise in Automation and Functional Testing to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in testing applications related to Financial Markets, Custody, Fund Accounting, and Middle Office Operations. The role involves designing and executing test strategies, automation frameworks, and ensuring the highest quality standards in software solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional and automation testing.

  • Work closely with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to understand functional and non-functional requirements.

  • Design, build, and maintain robust test automation frameworks using industry-standard tools.

  • Conduct functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT) across financial systems.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify defects, root causes, and performance bottlenecks.

  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards in testing activities.

  • Utilize test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM, or similar).

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior testers in automation and functional testing methodologies.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in Software Testing with a focus on Financial Markets, Custody, Fund Accounting, or Middle Office Operations.

  • Strong expertise in functional, automation, and performance testing.

  • Proficiency in test automation tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, UFT, or similar.

  • Hands-on experience with SQL and database validation for backend testing.

  • Knowledge of API testing tools like Postman, RestAssured, or SOAP UI.

  • Experience in working within Agile and DevOps environments.

  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript for automation.

  • Understanding of financial industry concepts, including trade lifecycle, reconciliations, settlements, and NAV calculations.

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

If you think you have the above skills and experiences, click the ‘Apply’ button or send your resume to alex.nguyen@talentinternational.com

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