Test Analyst STP Systems & Financial Services
- 8-10 years of software testing experience, with strong manual and automated testing skills
- Proven experience in financial services environments, preferably within STP or payments domains
- Proficiency in designing test cases for functional, integration, regression and non-functional testing
- Hands-on experience in Agile environments, including sprint ceremonies and backlog grooming
- Strong technical skills with ReadyAPI, Azure DevOps and Jenkins
- Experience with defect tracking and triage using Azure DevOps
- Familiarity with STP-related technologies including MQ, SWIFT messaging and ISO 15022/20022 standards
- Knowledge of middleware validation and CI/CD pipeline integration
- Experience with performance, scalability and reliability testing
- ISTQB Foundation Level certification or equivalent (preferred)
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
- Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural, cross-functional teams
Location: Krakow
Contract Type: 6 Months
Job Type: Hybrid
- Work on critical STP systems within a leading financial services organisation
- Collaborate across multiple Agile squads in a fast-paced testing environment
- Leverage cutting-edge tools including ReadyAPI, Azure DevOps and Jenkins
- Gain exposure to SWIFT messaging, ISO standards and middleware validation
- Join a supportive Testing Community of Practice focused on continuous improvement
Company Overview
Our client is a well-established financial services organisation operating within the banking sector. They specialise in Straight-Through Processing (STP) systems, ensuring seamless, automated transaction processing across their operations. With a commitment to quality, reliability and technical excellence, they invest in their people through collaborative communities of practice and continuous learning initiatives. The organisation values cross-functional teamwork, adaptability and technical proficiency, creating an environment where testing professionals can develop their skills whilst contributing to mission-critical systems.
They are currently seeking an experienced Test Analyst to join their STP Tribe in Krakow. This is an excellent opportunity for a testing professional with strong financial services domain knowledge to work on complex, high-impact systems within an Agile delivery framework.
Position Overview
As a Test Analyst within the STP Tribe, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the quality, reliability and performance of critical STP systems. You'll work across multiple squads, validating both functional and non-functional requirements through comprehensive manual and automated testing practices. This position requires strong technical proficiency, domain knowledge of STP technologies, and the ability to collaborate effectively within Agile teams. You'll contribute directly to delivery readiness whilst helping shape testing standards and practices across the organisation.
Benefits
Whilst specific benefits details are to be confirmed, you'll be immersed in a collaborative Agile environment working alongside skilled developers, product owners and fellow testing professionals who are committed to technical excellence and continuous improvement.
,[Participate in feature refinement sessions to validate testability of requirements, Define comprehensive test strategies and prepare detailed test plans for features and epics, Design and execute test cases covering functional, integration, regression and non-functional testing, Conduct performance, scalability and reliability testing using the STP Test Framework, Utilise ReadyAPI, Azure DevOps and Jenkins for test automation and execution, Manage and triage defects using Azure DevOps, ensuring timely resolution and accurate reporting, Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners and Delivery Owners to ensure delivery readiness, Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the STP Testing Community of Practice] Requirements: Testing, Automated testing, STP, ReadyAPI, Azure, DevOps, Jenkins, IBM MQ, Swift, ISO, CI/CD Pipelines, ISTQB