Technical Test Analyst III at FNB South Africa

Job Description

• To create, debug, verify, maintain and update technical test scripts to run automated testing Is responsible for testing the functionality of a system designed to address business requirements to prevent errors/defects in the live system through the implementation of change control and improvement

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and execute performance, load, stress, and endurance tests across complex enterprise systems.
• Use tools such as Micro Focus Performance Center (LoadRunner Enterprise), Apache JMeter, and other performance testing frameworks to simulate real-world traffic and analyze system behavior.
• Work closely with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to identify performance bottlenecks and propose solutions for optimization.
• Analyze test results using metrics such as response times, throughout, CPU/memory utilization, and database performance.
• Contribute to performance testing strategies, scripts, and reusable frameworks that improve test coverage and efficiency.
• Participate in continuous performance monitoring and recommend improvements to system capacity and stability.
• Document test results, findings, and recommendations in clear, actionable reports for stakeholders.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in performance and load testing across large-scale applications.
• A Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• ISTQB or similar software testing certification (advantageous).
• Performance Testing certification (advantageous).
• Performance Center / LoadRunner
• Apache JMeter
• Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or similar APM tools
• Monitoring tools (Grafana, Kibana, or ELK Stack)
• Solid understanding of web architectures, APIs, databases, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Jenkins, Git).
• Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting and reporting skills.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities in cross-functional teams.

End Date: January 26, 2026