Senior Lead Test Analyst

The Senior SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) Tester is responsible for designing, executing, and maintaining comprehensive test strategies for the SailPoint IIQ platform with a focus on functional, automation, integration, and performance testing. This role ensures the quality, scalability, performance, and reliability of IAM solutions in complex enterprise environments. The tester will work closely with IAM engineers, developers, DevOps, and business stakeholders to validate identity lifecycle processes, access governance controls, and system performance under load.

The candidate will have responsibilities across the following functions:

Test Strategy and Leadership:

• Define and own end-to-end test strategy for SailPoint IdentityIQ implementations and enhancements.
• Lead testing efforts across functional, regression, automation, integration, and performance testing phases.
• Review requirements, technical designs, and user stories to ensure testability and adequate coverage.

Functional and Integration Testing:

Design and execute test cases covering:

• Identity lifecycle management (Joiner, Mover, Leaver).
• Access requests and approvals.
• Role modelling and entitlement assignments.
• Access certifications and attestations.
• Provisioning and de-provisioning across integrated systems.

Validate integrations with connected systems, including:

• Active Directory / Azure AD
• HR systems
• Databases (JDBC)
• Cloud and enterprise applications.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with access governance policies.

Test Automation:

• Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for SailPoint IdentityIQ.
• Automate regression and smoke test suites for critical IAM workflows.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines where applicable.
• Continuously improve automation coverage and efficiency.

Performance and Scalability Testing:

• Design and execute performance, load, stress, and endurance tests for SailPoint IdentityIQ.

Validate platform performance during:

• Large-scale identity aggregations.
• Bulk provisioning and de-provisioning.
• Certification campaigns with high user volumes.
• Analyse performance metrics, including response times, throughput, and resource utilisation.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and work with IAM engineering and infrastructure teams to optimise performance.

Defect Management and Reporting:

• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Perform root cause analysis and validate fixes.
• Provide detailed test reports, quality metrics, and risk assessments to stakeholders.

Compliance and Release Support:

• Support IAM releases, upgrades, and patches with full regression and performance validation.
• Assist audit and compliance initiatives by validating access controls and governance processes.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and organisational quality standards.

The core requirements for the job include the following:

Technical Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ testing.

Deep understanding of:

• Identity lifecycle management and access governance concepts.
• Role-based access control (RBAC).

Proven experience in:

• Test automation
• Performance testing (load, stress, scalability)

Knowledge of:

• Active Directory / Azure AD
• LDAP fundamentals
• SQL and data validation
• REST APIs and web services
• Ability to analyse SailPoint, application, and system logs (Java/Tomcat)

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, lead testing initiatives, and collaborate across teams.
• Attention to detail with a strong quality mindset.