Job Description
- Application Deadline:
- Position: Software Quality Assurance (QA) Tester - Core Banking System (BANKS)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 3 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field ICT / Computer 
Job Summary
- We are seeking a highly skilled Software Quality Assurance Tester with experience in testing core banking systems, specifically BANKS.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the functionality, security, and performance of the banking system while working closely with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct functional, integration, regression, and UAT testing on the BANKS core banking platform.
- Review and analyze system requirements, business rules, and technical specifications to develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
- Execute manual and automated test cases to identify bugs and performance issues, ensuring the system meets business and compliance standards.
- Collaborate with developers and business analysts to ensure defects are identified, logged, and resolved promptly.
- Perform API testing, database validation, and backend system checks to ensure data integrity and process accuracy.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to support system upgrades, patch deployments, and new feature releases.
- Ensure banking compliance and security standards are adhered to in the testing process.
- Provide detailed test reports, defect analysis, and recommendations for process improvement.
- Support end-users during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and provide training where necessary.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in software testing within the banking/financial sector.
- Hands-on experience testing BANKS Core Banking System or other core banking applications.
- Strong knowledge of functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing methodologies.
- Experience with SQL queries for database validation and backend testing.
- Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman, SoapUI, or RestAssured.
- Experience with test management tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or HP ALM.
- Understanding of banking operations, payment processing, and financial workflows.
- Knowledge of automation testing using Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress (a plus).
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and analytical thinking.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with performance/load testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner) is an advantage.
- Certification in ISTQB, CSTE, or relevant QA certifications is preferred.
- Understanding of banking regulations, compliance, and cybersecurity best practices.