Botshelo Makgala
Johannesburg
Summary
Technical Test Analyst with experience in automation, manual Testing and software development within the agile enterprise banking environment. Proven ability to design and execute automated test scripts, I possess a strong capability in end-to-end testing, API testing and SQL query execution. Experienced in defect lifecycle management, CI/CD integration and recognised for analytical thinking, structured test analysis, and ensuring system integrity prior to production deployment. My diversity and adaptability pose me as a great candidate for any position requiring a problem solver.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Technical Test Analyst (Internship)
First National Bank
Johannesburg
07.2025 - Current
- Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts and datasheets ensuring alignment with business requirements, data validation and coding standards.
- Perform Manual and End-to-End testing to ensure system functionality aligns with defined business requirements.
- Execute SQL queries to validate data extraction, transformation, and loading processes within relational databases.
- Identified, logged, tracked, and managed defects using Octane to enhance defect lifecycle visibility.
- Conduct regression testing post-release to ensure system stability after deployments and feature enhancements.
- Supported CI/CD pipelines through Jenkins to facilitate seamless automated test execution.
- Collaborate within Agile sprints with test analysts, developers and systems analysts to clarify requirements and improve test coverage.
- Participated in risk identification and governance validation to uphold compliance with enterprise standards.
- Participate in finding efficient and productive ways of resolving issues at root cause level.
Full Stack JAVA Software Developer
Geeks4Learning
Rivonia
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, enabling efficient data manipulation through CRUD operations aligned with business requirements.
- Built frontend components using Angular, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
- Integrated applications with relational databases, ensuring data integrity through SQL-based validation.
- Conducted debugging, unit testing, and system validation, enhancing application reliability and performance.
- Developed test case designs and test analysis documentation.
- Worked within Agile methodology contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and iterative delivery.
Education
Bachelor Of Information Technology - Business Systems
IIE Rosebank College
Johannesburg01-2023
Skills
- Manual Testing
- Automation Testing
- Regression Testing
- E2E Testing
- Test Analysis
- Requirement Validation
- Defect Management
- SQL Query Writing
- Data Validation
- ETL Logic Validation
- Microsoft SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- Agile (Scrum)
- SDLC
- Analytical problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and agility
- Time management
- Communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
Work Email
Botshelo.Makgala@firstrand.co.za
Personal Email
botshelomakgala32@gmail.com
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Technical Test Analyst (Internship)
First National Bank
07.2025 - Current
Full Stack JAVA Software Developer
Geeks4Learning
10.2024 - 06.2025
Bachelor Of Information Technology - Business Systems
IIE Rosebank College