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Banking Software Tester
Responsibilities:- Test Planning and Strategy:
- Analyze requirements and design test plans specific to banking applications.
- Develop comprehensive test cases and scenarios that cover all aspects of the software, focusing on functional, security, and performance requirements.
- Prepare test strategies that align with industry standards and banking compliance.
- Testing Execution:
- Conduct functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure banking software meets specifications.
- Perform end-to-end testing of applications, including core banking, online banking, mobile banking, and other banking software modules.
- Execute test scripts, document results, and log defects in tracking systems.
- Automation Testing:
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, QTP, or other industry-standard automation frameworks.
- Optimize test scripts to improve efficiency in the testing process.
- Execute automation tests to ensure faster and more reliable testing cycles.
- Security and Compliance Testing:
- Conduct security testing to protect against vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, etc.
- Ensure software complies with regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR) and banking industry standards.
- Defect Reporting and Tracking:
- Identify, log, and track bugs and defects using tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or similar.
- Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to resolve issues, verifying fixes through retesting.
- Performance Testing:
- Conduct performance and load testing to ensure the software can handle high transaction volumes without issues.
- Use tools like JMeter or LoadRunner to analyze performance bottlenecks and improve system efficiency.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Create detailed documentation of test plans, test cases, and test results.
- Provide regular reports and insights to management and project teams on testing progress, defects found, and other key metrics.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with business analysts, developers, and product owners to understand the application’s functionality and intended use.
- Collaborate in Agile or Scrum environments to meet sprint goals and deliver quality software.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of SQL, XML, and SOAP/REST APIs, essential for testing data transactions in banking applications.
- Testing Tools Expertise: Proficient in manual and automation testing tools like Selenium, QTP, LoadRunner, JMeter, and any specific banking software testing tools.
- Domain Knowledge: Familiar with banking processes, regulations, and products, including core banking, loan management, payment systems, etc.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Analytical skills to identify root causes of issues and propose effective solutions.
- Attention to Detail: High attention to detail to ensure all potential issues are detected and addressed.
- Communication Skills: Effective communication for reporting findings and collaborating with team members.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in software testing, preferably in the banking or financial services sector.
- Certifications like ISTQB or CSTE are advantageous.
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