Technical Analyst & Testing Consultant

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the end-to-end technical analysis and testing lifecycle for multiple, complex technology initiatives, including system technical documentation, functional requirements, traceability matrices, test strategy, test plans, test management, defect management and ongoing BAU support of system changes for SSB system platforms.
• Establish, enforce, and continuously improve technical analysis and testing standards and best practices, driving process improvements across the organization.
• Report on test progress to all Stakeholders, risks, and quality metrics to Executive project leadership, supporting informed go/no-go decisions for SSB production releases.

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum Experience: 7+ years of experience in software testing or quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a test management role, preferably in banking or financial services IT.
• Licenses & Certifications: Nice to have – ITIL, CSTM, ISTQB
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Demonstrated experience managing testing for vendor-based solutions in regulated environments; Strong technical knowledge of SDLC, testing methodologies, test management tools (e.g., ALM, Zephyr, qTest), and defect management processes; Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills; Proficiency in risk assessment, problem-solving, and continuous process improvement; Thorough understanding of regulatory compliance, security requirements, and data integrity standards relevant to the banking industry.