Technical Assurance Analyst

JOB TITLE: TECHNICAL ASSURANCE ANALYST (ONE YEAR CONTRACT)

Job Purpose Statement:

The Technical Assurance Specialist is a technical role responsible for executing comprehensive performance testing strategies, ensuring system quality standards, and validating that banking applications meet defined performance criteria. This role focuses on hands-on performance testing, system integration testing, and quality validation across the organization's digital banking platforms and core systems.

The position requires solid technical skills in performance testing tools and methodologies, with the ability to independently plan and execute testing activities for medium to high complexity systems. The role holder will coordinate testing efforts across multiple projects, analyse performance results, and provide actionable recommendations to improve system reliability and efficiency

Performance Testing & Execution (45%):

· Plan and execute performance test scenarios including load, stress, spike, and endurance testing for banking applications.

· Develop performance test scripts using industry-standard tools (JMeter, LoadRunner) for web, mobile, and API interfaces.

· Configure and manage test environments and test data for realistic performance validation Monitor and collect performance metrics during test execution (response times, throughput, resource utilization)

· Identify performance bottlenecks through analysis of test results and system behavior.

· Validate system performance against defined SLAs and acceptance criteria.

· Conduct baseline testing and comparative analysis for system upgrades and releases.

Technical Assurance Processes (25%):

· Execute system integration testing to validate end-to-end business processes across multiple applications Perform API testing using tools like SoapUI and Postman to ensure interface reliability.

· Validate data flows and transaction integrity across integrated systems.

· Test failover scenarios and disaster recovery procedures for critical systems.

· Verify system configurations and deployment settings for optimal performance.

Support user acceptance testing with performance validation and issue resolution

Test Analysis & Reporting (15%):

· Analyze test results to identify trends, patterns, and areas of concern.

· Prepare detailed test reports with performance metrics, findings, and recommendations.

· Create performance dashboards for stakeholder visibility into system health.

· Document performance issues with clear reproduction steps and impact analysis incidents.

· Track and report testing progress against project timelines and quality goals

Testing Process & Automation (10%):

· Develop and maintain performance test scripts and scenarios library.

· Improve testing processes to increase efficiency and coverage Integrate performance tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation.

· Maintain test documentation including test plans, cases, and procedures

Stakeholder Coordination (5%):

· Collaborate with development teams to understand application architecture and testing requirements.

· Coordinate with infrastructure teams for test environment setup and monitoring.

· Work with business analysts to define performance acceptance criteria.

Ideal Job Specifications:

Required:

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Preferred:

· ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Level certification

· Performance testing tool certifications (LoadRunner, JMeter)

· Basic cloud certifications (AWS/Azure fundamentals)

Professional Experience Required:

· 4-6 years of experience in software testing with at least 2 years focused on performance testing.

· Hands-on experience with performance testing of web and mobile applications

· Experience testing applications in banking/financial services environment.

· Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple testing assignments.

· Experience with both manual and automated testing approaches

Technical Competencies:

Performance Testing & Execution Competencies (45% alignment)

· Performance Test Planning & Design: Identify test scenarios and create test strategies covering load, stress, spike, and endurance testing for systems. Define performance acceptance criteria based on business requirements.

· Advanced Test Script Development: Develop and maintain complex performance test scripts using JMeter and LoadRunner with advanced features (correlation, parameterization, custom functions).

· Test Environment Management: Coordinate with infrastructure teams for environment provisioning and monitoring setup.

· Performance Metrics Analysis: Collect and analyze comprehensive performance metrics including response times, throughput, error rates, and resource utilization

System Integration & Quality Testing Competencies

· End-to-End Testing Expertise: Execute integration test scenarios across interconnected banking systems. Ensure data consistency and integrity across system boundaries.

· API Testing Proficiency: Design and execute API test suites using SoapUI and Postman for REST and SOAP services. Test API performance under various load conditions and network scenarios.

· Resilience Testing: Conduct failover and disaster recovery testing for critical banking systems. Validate high availability configurations and backup procedures. Test system behavior under failure conditions (network, database, service outages).

Test Analysis & Reporting Competencies

· Data Analysis & Insights: Analyze test results to identify performance trends and degradation patterns.

· Documentation: Create test reports tailored for technical and business audiences.

Testing Process & Automation Competencies

· Test Automation Skills: Integrate performance tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or Azure DevOps.

· Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to testing processes and methodologies. Standardize testing approaches across similar applications. Maintain test artifact libraries and knowledge repositories.

Stakeholder Management Competencies

· Technical Communication: Effectively communicate technical findings to diverse stakeholders. Translate performance metrics into business impact.

· Collaborative Working: Work effectively in cross-functional Agile teams. Coordinate testing activities across multiple project streams. Provide timely status updates and escalate risks appropriately.

Location: Nairobi

Terms: Full Time, On site;

Contract duration: 1 Year with possibility of extension

Please share your cv to: Email: recruitment@tezzasolutions.com

Subject: Prefix the subject matter as – Technical Assurance Analyst

Format: PDF ONLY (Any other format will be automatically disqualified)

Resume: If sending via email, ensure your resume is clearly saved with your full names correctly indicated e.g. John Smith Cv not “Latest Cv” as this will lead to automatic disqualification

Deadline: 12th / February/2026

N/B: For this position, kindly only apply if your profile matches the above criteria and note the job is contract based with the initial contract being one year.