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SEPA Test Analyst

London, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland (On-site)

SEPA Test Analyst

2 Weeks ago • 3 Years + • Quality Assurance

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Job Description

This role is for an experienced Business Analyst/Tester to join a SEPA Instant Project at a UK subsidiary of a Global Financial Institution. Responsibilities include designing test strategies and plans, executing functional, integration, performance, and end-to-end testing, developing and maintaining automated test scripts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in a similar role within banking or financial services, a strong understanding of SEPA Instant Payment schemes, and experience with relevant testing methodologies and tools. The position involves validating payment flows, simulating real-time transactions, documenting test results, and identifying areas for process improvement.

Must have:

3+ years experience in BA/Tester role (banking/finance preferred)
SEPA Instant Payment testing experience
ISO 20022, SWIFT, XML familiarity
Strong knowledge of SEPA Instant Scheme rules and compliance
Test planning, execution, and reporting
Test automation experience (Selenium, Postman etc.)
API testing and service virtualization understanding

Good to have:

GPP and Direct Clearing experience
Payment engine upgrade/migration experience
ISO20022 implementation experience
ISTQB Certification
SEPA or payment systems certifications

Project description

Our client is an UK subsidiary of a Global Financial Institution.
Role is for an experienced Business Analyst/Tester to join their SEPA Instant Project. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in validating and ensuring the performance, functionality, and compliance of SEPA Instant Payment systems. This position requires an in-depth understanding of SEPA Instant Payment schemes, payment processing workflows, and testing methodologies to support the rollout and ongoing maintenance of high-quality payment services.

Responsibilities

> Test Planning and Strategy:

Design test strategies, plans, and scripts for SEPA Instant Payment systems.

Ensure alignment with SEPA Instant Scheme requirements and regulatory compliance.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test objectives and scope.

> Test Execution and Reporting:

Conduct functional, integration, performance, and end-to-end testing for SEPA Instant systems.

Validate payment flows, including processing times, limits, and compliance rules.

Simulate real-time transactions and assess system behavior under various scenarios.

Document and track test results, defects, and issues using test management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM).

> Automation and Continuous Improvement:

Develop and maintain automated test scripts for SEPA Instant Payment scenarios.

Identify areas of improvement and propose enhancements to testing processes.

Work closely with DevOps teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Compliance and Security:

Ensure testing meets the regulatory requirements outlined in the SEPA Instant Payment Scheme.

Validate security features such as encryption, authentication, and fraud detection mechanisms.

> Collaboration and Communication:

Work with business analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to understand system requirements.

Communicate test progress, risks, and results to project managers and stakeholders.

Provide input on best practices and testing methodologies specific to SEPA Instant systems.

Skills

Must have

3+ years of experience in a Business Analyst or Tester role, preferably in banking or financial services.

Must Have: Proven experience in testing SEPA Instant Payments

Familiarity with payment message formats such as ISO 20022, SWIFT, or XML.

Strong knowledge of SEPA Instant Scheme rules, SLAs, and compliance guidelines.

Good to Have: Any experience with GPP and Direct Clearing

Previous experience in payment engine upgrades, migrations, or similar projects is highly desirable.

Tools and Technology:

Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM, TestRail).

Proficiency in automation tools such as Selenium, Postman, or similar frameworks.

Understanding of API testing and service virtualization.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Detail-oriented with excellent documentation abilities.

Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

Experience in ISO20022 implementation

ISTQB Certification or equivalent.

Relevant certifications in SEPA or payment systems.

Other

Languages

English: C2 Proficient

Seniority

Regular

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Luxoft

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Luxoft, a DXC Technology Company (NYSE: DXC), is a digital strategy and software engineering firm providing bespoke technology solutions that drive business change for customers the world over. Acquired by U.S. company DXC Technology in 2019, Luxoft is a global operation in 44 cities and 21 countries with an international, agile workforce of nearly 18,000 people. It combines a unique blend of engineering excellence and deep industry expertise, helping over 425 global clients innovate in the areas of automotive, financial services, travel and hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, media and telecommunications.

DXC Technology is a leading Fortune 500 IT services company which helps global companies run their mission critical systems. Together, DXC and Luxoft offer a differentiated customer-value proposition for digital transformation by combining Luxoft’s front-end digital capabilities with DXC’s expertise in IT modernization and integration. Follow our profile for regular updates and insights into technology and business needs.