Technical Test Analyst (Online Tools)

Introduction

Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations.

We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Metropolitan provides practical financial solutions for people, communities and businesses. Visit us at www.momentummetropolitan.co.za

Disclaimer

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Role Purpose

Ensure the end-to-end quality of all Online Tools (including Web platforms, Quote engines, and financial calculators) through comprehensive functional and non-functional testing, enabling reliable, scalable, and high-performing digital adviser and client experiences.

Drive AI-enabled quality engineering practices to improve defect prevention, accelerate delivery, and enhance test coverage across digital ecosystems.

Scope of Role (Online Tools Focus)

The role covers testing across:

• Web-based adviser and client platforms
• Quote and pricing engines
• Financial and investment calculators
• Digital engagement tools and integrations
• APIs and backend services supporting Online Tools

Testing includes:

• Functional, regression, and integration testing
• Performance, scalability, and reliability
• Security and compatibility validations
• Data accuracy and calculation validation (critical for financial tools

Requirements

• Degree in IT / Computer Science (preferred
• Testing certification (ISTQB / ISEB) preferred
• 8–10+ years testing experience, with strong automation focus
• Strong financial services / investments experience preferred

Technical Skills

Required

• Automation Frameworks
  • API: Karate, Postman
  • UI: Cypress, TestCafe, CodeceptJS
• Programming: Java, JavaScript
• Databases: SQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Integration Testing (Advanced)
• Agile delivery models

• Experience testing:
  • Online financial tools (quotes, calculators)
  • Digital platforms and web applications
• Experience with:
  • Performance testing tools
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Cloud-native testing

Duties & Responsibilities

Test Delivery & Quality Assurance

• Perform end-to-end manual and automated testing across Online Tools
• Execute testing across functionality, performance, reliability, stability, compatibility, and integrations.
• Conduct gap analysis between requirements and existing solutions.
• Ensure user stories are testable, with clear acceptance criteria
• Define and enforce quality standards in PI planning and sprint cycles.

Develop and maintain:

• Test plans
• Test scenarios
• Test cases
• Execution results and traceability

Automation & Engineering

• Build and maintain automation frameworks and reusable test assets.
• Execute and maintain automated regression suites
• Implement API and UI automation testing aligned to engineering standards.
• Validate integration points across legacy and external systems.

Data & Calculation Validation

• Validate financial calculations in quote tools and calculators
• Perform data integrity and reconciliation testing (incl. big data outputs)
• Use SQL and database tools to validate backend data accuracy

Agile & Delivery Contribution

Actively participate in:

• Backlog refinement
• Sprint planning
• PI planning
• Contribute to team predictability through test coverage insights
• Drive early defect detection and prevention practices

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration

Collaborate with:

• Developers
• Product Owners
• Business Analysts
• Demonstrate test outcomes and solution quality to stakeholders
• Promote collective ownership of quality within the squad

Continuous Improvement & Leadership

• Report on QA trends and continuously improve testing practices
• Mentor junior testers and provide technical guidance
• Support automation strategy and QA CoP initiatives

AI-Enabled QA Responsibilities

AI-Driven Testing

• Test case generation
• Test data creation
• Defect prediction and risk-based testing
• Use AI to improve test coverage, speed, and accuracy

Intelligent Test Automation

• Self-healing test scripts
• Smart element identification
• Maintenance reduction

Quality Insights & Analytics

• Identify defect patterns
• Predict high-risk areas
• Improve release confidence

AI Governance & Responsible QA

Ensure:

• AI outputs are validated and explainable
• Bias and incorrect predictions are mitigated
• AI-generated tests meet quality standards

Productivity & Time-to-Value

• Use AI-assisted development and testing tools to reduce cycle time and improve efficiency

Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Innovative / “out-of-the-box” testing mindset
• Strong collaboration and teamwork
• Continuous learning and knowledge sharing