Test Analyst

About the position

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis.

IT / Finance

Responsibilities

• Perform manual testing of Business Vault tables, HANA tables, data cubes, and SSRS reports
• Write and execute SQL scripts for data validation and reconciliation
• Validate data structures and business logic
• Conduct source-to-target data comparisons during migrations
• Verify outputs using BI tools such as SAP Analysis for Office and Excel
• Track and manage tests in Jira; document processes in Confluence
• Collaborate across functions to resolve testing issues

Qualifications

• Relevant IT qualification with a focus on technical testing in both legacy and modern systems
• Strong academic or technical grounding in testing methodologies

Competencies

• 5-7 years IT experience, with solid background in test analysis, design, and execution
• Experience in life assurance or financial services (advantageous)
• Advanced SQL skills (joins, CTEs, subqueries, CASE WHEN)
• Knowledge of HiveQL or Impala for large datasets
• Proficiency with SAP Analysis for Office and Excel
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Strong understanding of data migration testing
• Familiarity with Data Vault concepts
• Ability to interpret technical specs and mappings
• Knowledge of design principles and design patterns
• Agile/Scrum exposure
• Self-starter, able to work independently in an enterprise environment
• Knowledge of financial products (advantageous)

If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review

Desired Skills:

• Test Management
• Jira
• Agile