Testing Engineering Senior Advisor

Job Specification Job Title: Senior Test Analyst  Key Responsibilities: · Develop and execute comprehensive system test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with the upgrade scope. · Validate end-to-end workflows involving loan drawdowns, notifications, and financial transactions. · Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and project managers to understand requirements and translate them into test scenarios. · Perform system integration testing (SIT) and support user acceptance testing (UAT) phases. · Identify, document, and track defects using standard defect management tools. · Participate in test reviews, walkthroughs, and sign-off processes. · Ensure compliance with internal QA standards and regulatory requirements. · Provide regular status updates and contribute to test reporting and metrics. Required Skills & Experience: · Technical & Testing Expertise: · Proven experience as a System Test Analyst or similar role in complex system upgrade or integration projects. · Strong knowledge of system testing methodologies, tools, and best practices. · Experience testing interfaces (inbound/outbound), including file-based and API integrations. · Familiarity with test management tools such as JIRA. · Ability to write and execute SQL queries for data validation and backend testing. · Financial Services Experience: · Solid understanding of finance markets · Knowledge of financial instruments (e.g., derivatives, repos, securities lending) · Murex knowledge · Need to be to be adaptable to work on other projects as per business demands. · Desirable Skills: · Experience in Agile or hybrid project delivery environments. · Exposure to automation testing tools or frameworks. · ISTQB or equivalent testing certification. Soft Skills: · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. · Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. · Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy. · Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional