Senior Test Analyst, Functional Testing

Join to apply for the Senior Test Analyst, Functional Testing role at Reserve Bank of Australia Impactful work on critical national payments settlements systems that help run the Australian economy. Achieve meaningful outcomes alongside driven colleagues with a common focus Impactful work on critical national payments settlements systems that help run the Australian economy. Achieve meaningful outcomes alongside driven colleagues with a common focus About the business/role/team We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Analyst for a fixed-term engagement to join the Functional Testing team in Payments Settlements department. The Department is responsible for the ongoing development and smooth operation of Reserve Bank Information and Transfer System (RITS) and the Fast Settlement Service (FSS), the day-to-day management of Exchange Settlement Accounts, and back-office settlement of transactions arising from the Bank's open market operations and reserves management trades. About the role Proactively take part in testing activities to minimise risk and ensure high-quality outcomes, applying pragmatic and efficient testing strategies. Work closely with project stakeholders, developers, and business analysts to understand functional requirements, acceptance criteria, and business objectives. Conduct comprehensive analysis of functional requirements to design risk-based, fit-for-purpose test cases that align with project goals and quality standards. Plan and execute functional testing deliverables across multiple test levels, including system, integration, and user acceptance testing. Perform manual execution of functional, end-to-end, and regression test scenarios, ensuring adherence to test timelines and coverage expectations. Ensure timely reporting of defects, actively participate in defect triage meetings, and validate fixes to support efficient resolution and continuous improvement. Provide clear and regular test progress updates to lead and stakeholders, highlighting key metrics, risks, and issues. Ensure the accuracy, relevance, and accessibility of test documentation, analysis outcomes, and related artefacts throughout the project lifecycle. Contribute to the development of handover documentation for the Operations Team, ensuring a smooth transition and ongoing support capability. About you Solid understanding of banking, payments, and settlement systems, including related services and operational processes. Extensive experience in planning, designing, executing, and supporting functional testing for mission-critical systems. Demonstrated experience in testing ISO 20022 messages, with a strong grasp of message usage guidelines. Experience in testing data warehouse environments is highly desirable. Skilled in using industry-standard testing tools such as JIRA, QMetry, and database utilities. Strong ability to interpret technical documentation and analyse complex issues. Knowledge and experience working with waterfall and agile software development methodologies. Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across technical and business domains. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or a related discipline. Be More Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Why RBA? The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. #J-18808-Ljbffr