Senior Test Analyst (Mainframe)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Analyst with a strong background in the banking domain, particularly in mortgages and mainframe systems. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing test strategies and plans for mission-critical banking applications. The role demands in-depth domain knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and hands-on experience with legacy systems. RESPONSIBILITIES • Understand business and system requirements for mortgage-related products and services. • Design and document test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test data based on business and technical requirements. • Execute manual and automated test cases across various phases of testing - System, Integration, and UAT. • Perform backend testing on mainframe systems, including validation of batch processes and data. • Participate in requirement and design reviews to identify and mitigate potential quality issues early. • Work closely with business analysts, developers, and project managers to ensure high-quality delivery. • Analyze test results, raise clear and concise defects when appropriate • Lead defect triage meetings and manage defect lifecycle through resolution. • Provide test estimates, track progress, and report testing metrics. • Ensure compliance with QA processes and standards. • Mentor junior test analysts and support knowledge sharing across teams. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to carry out test design review to ensure comprehensive test coverage. • Automate complex user stories as part of the sprint and build a robust Automation Test Suite.

REQUIREMENTS Required Skills and Experience: • 8+ years of experience in QA/testing with a focus on Banking/Financial Services. • Strong mortgage domain knowledge, including origination, servicing, underwriting, and regulatory compliance. • Solid understanding and hands-on experience in Mainframe. • Experience with batch job testing, file validations, and data reconciliation. • Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools like JIRA. • Strong SQL skills for data validation and test data preparation. • Exposure to Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid SDLC methodologies. • Ability to work independently and lead testing efforts for projects. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications: • Proven experience of a minimum of 6+ years of manual testing. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. • Willing to work in the Australian time zone if required. • Knowledge of working with various automation tools and/or other comparable technologies. • Knowledge of UI Automation using Selenium, Cucumber, and Page Object.