SIT Tester-Banking

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive SIT Tester to join our team. The SIT Tester will be responsible for performing System Integration Testing of various banking applications and systems to ensure that they work seamlessly together. The ideal candidate will have experience in the banking domain, strong testing skills, and a deep understanding of how different banking systems integrate and function collectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Integration Testing: Perform end-to-end integration testing of banking systems, including core banking systems, mobile banking apps, payment gateways, and third-party services.
• Test Plan and Test Case Creation: Design comprehensive SIT test plans, test cases, and scenarios based on functional and integration requirements.
• Integration Validation: Ensure that integrated banking applications and systems communicate properly, including data flows, transaction processing, and error handling.
• Data Integrity and Consistency: Validate the consistency and accuracy of data exchanged between integrated systems and ensure that business rules are applied correctly.
• Error and Defect Reporting: Identify and document defects, inconsistencies, and errors during testing using defect management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM). Work with developers and business analysts to resolve issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and project managers to ensure integration requirements are met.
• Compliance and Security Testing: Ensure that integrated systems comply with industry regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR) and adhere to banking security standards.
• Regression Testing: After integration changes or updates, conduct regression testing to ensure no adverse impact on the system’s functionality.
• Performance Testing: Test the performance of integrated systems to ensure that they can handle high transaction volumes typical in a banking environment.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, results, defects, and issues. Generate reports for stakeholders on the status of integration testing.
• Final Validation: Perform final validation of the integrated system before it goes live to ensure that all business-critical systems function properly in a production environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in System Integration Testing (SIT) within the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of banking systems and products, such as account management, payments, loans, credit cards, and mobile banking apps.
• Familiarity with integration testing tools (e.g., SOAP UI, Postman, JMeter, or similar).
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA, HP ALM, or similar.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR) and security protocols in the banking sector.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with automation testing (optional but a plus).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Software Testing (e.g., ISTQB).
• Familiarity with API Testing and integration between systems using RESTful services.
• Experience with performance/load testing tools.
• Knowledge of middleware or service-oriented architecture (SOA).