Siviwe Kabilawu

Developed and maintained automated API and UI test frameworks and executed functional, integration, regression and non-functional testing for fintech payment systems, ensuring transaction success across multiple countries and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Analyzed requirements and developed/executed manual and automated test cases (Rest Assured, Selenium) across DEV/QA/UAT/Pre-Prod, performed API and performance testing, and ensured payments processed correctly across countries while mentoring junior testers.

Led QA/testing team to define processes, design and execute manual and automated tests, perform API/database/mobile testing and performance testing, and produce sprint test reports and metrics to improve release quality.

Planned and executed SAP FI/SD/PP/PM/MM/QA test cases using Solution Manager and Tosca, performed integration and regression testing, managed defects in Solman, and delivered knowledge transfer to clients.

Developed test cases from business requirements, executed mobile and dynamic system testing, logged defects, and coordinated knowledge transfer and environment readiness across teams.

Captured and analyzed business requirements, produced BRDs and functional specs, performed UAT, smoke and API testing, and created data visualizations and data models to support portal and ETL processes.

Managed ARIS repository and user administration, modeled end-to-end processes, performed SAP end-to-end and integration testing, and delivered ARIS training and process alignment across stakeholders.

Elicited and analyzed requirements, produced BRDs, use cases and test plans, facilitated stakeholder workshops, and supported SDLC documentation and impact assessments.

Assisted in installation, backup/recovery, security configuration and performance monitoring of SQL Server instances, and supported database maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.

Completed a National Diploma in Information Technology at Walter Sisulu University, focusing on core IT concepts and practical technical skills.

Obtained the National Senior Certificate (Matric) from Milton Mbekela Secondary School.

Holds multiple professional certifications in Azure, AI, data science, and business analysis obtained from industry certification programs.