Tester - SEPA/Payments - Contract - sought by investment bank based in London - Hybrid *inside IR35 - umbrella* 3 Days a week on site. - SEPA/Instant Payments experience is essential, please do not apply if you don't have experience in this area. Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough testing of payment systems, focusing on SEPA Instant protocols. Validate messages and ensure they comply with established standards and protocols. Perform integration testing with external systems, including TIPS (TARGET Instant Payment Settlement). Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Identify, document, and track defects and issues. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and resolve issues. Ensure all testing activities are completed on time and meet quality standards. Required Qualifications: Strong knowledge of SEPA Instant protocols. Domain expertise in OPF payment systems. Experience with message validation and message protocols. Proven experience in integration testing with external systems, particularly TIPS. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Please apply within for further details. Alex Reeder Harvey Nash