Lesedi Nthate
@lesedinthate
Software tester specializing in payments, UAT, API and regression testing.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a technical and results-driven software tester with 5-6 years' experience in UAT and IT testing within banking and payments solutions. I bring a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, Debicheck processes, and test analysis.
I have hands-on experience with functional, integration, regression and industry-level testing, including API and web services testing using SOAP UI and Postman, and QA tooling such as Quality Center and Jira. I have also worked across Host-to-Host channels, IBMi/RPG back-ends and SFTP integrations with major South African banks.
My work has involved developing test plans and cases, preparing and manipulating test data with SQL, managing defect lifecycles, and coordinating UAT with business stakeholders and external providers. I consistently ensure compliance with reporting standards and maintain clear test documentation and audit trails.
I am adaptable, collaborative, and focused on delivering accurate, reliable results — from payments validation and Debicheck testing to data migration and production support — and have been recognized with industry and internal awards for my contributions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Tester
FinQuery
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Entered and validated lease accounting data in the company's SaaS platform, ensured IFRS16/ASC842 compliance, and improved data accuracy through cross-checking and validation processes.
Production Support Analyst
Rand Merchant Bank
Apr 2024 - Sep 2024 (5 months)
Provided B2B payments production support, investigated transactions across Host-to-Host and IBMi systems, and managed incidents in Jira to meet SLAs and reduce recurring issues.
Debicheck Specialist & Tester
African Bank
Apr 2020 - Mar 2024 (3 years 11 months)
Developed test plans and executed functional, regression, UAT and API tests for payments and migration projects, managed defects, and coordinated industry-level testing with banks and Bankserv.
Software Testing Intern
African Bank
Apr 2019 - Mar 2020 (11 months)
Learned ISTQB-standard test case creation, executed functional and regression tests, performed root cause analysis, and gained MySQL and AS400/RPG exposure to support QA activities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
South African Software Testing Qualifications Board (SASTQB)
ISTQB Foundation Level, Software Testing
Completed the ISTQB Foundation Level certification to gain foundational knowledge in software testing principles and practices.
MSMICT SETA
IT Technical Support Certificate, Information Technology
Completed a technical training program focused on IT technical support skills certified by MICT SETA.
PAPayments Association of South Africa
Certificate in Foundational Payments, Payments
Completed a foundational payments certificate covering payments industry concepts and Debicheck participation.
UAUniversity of South Africa
Certificate in Public Relations Management, Business Management
Completed a certificate in Public Relations Management as part of business management studies.
Apex Academy
Agile and Scrum Training, Agile / Project Management
Completed training in Agile and Scrum methodologies to support agile software development and testing practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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