Software Quality Engineer

Old Mutual; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead assurance testing efforts across in-house developed applications and third-party solutions. With extensive experience in software testing, performance, security testing, and DevOps, the ideal candidate will ensure high-quality deliverables. Join us to contribute to our mission of writing Africa's story together while championing innovative testing practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software testing with 3+ years in leadership.
• Expertise in Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Strong experience in performance and security testing.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements quality assurance and problem reporting processes.
• Performs quality assurance checks for a variety of applications.
• Creates test automation frameworks at frontend and backend layers.

Skills

Action Planning

Adaptive Thinking

Automation Frameworks

Data Management

Performance Testing Tools

Security Testing

Test Automation

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advanced Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate

Tools

Apache JMeter

LoadRunner

OWASP ZAP

Burp Suite

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

• 8+ years in software testing, including at least 3 years in leadership roles, extensive experience in performance and security testing, and a strong background in DevOps.
• Expertise in programming languages like Java, JavaScript or Python.
• Experience in creating test automation frameworks at both a frontend and backend layer.
• Strong expertise in SQL and test data management
• Mastery of performance testing tools like Apache JMeter or LoadRunner and analysing system performance
• Proficiency in security testing tools like OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite.
• Extensive experience in CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, ADO, or similar.
• In-depth understanding of DevOps practices and tools, including containerisation and orchestration with tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience in working with cloud technologies like AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.

Performs quality assurance checks for applications developed in house, packaged, or third-party hosted, using a variety of manual and automated tools. Develops and implements quality assurance, problem reporting processes and systems. OML roles mapped to this profile are: Senior Quality Engineer, Technical Lead: Quality
Engineering, Technical Lead: Quality Engineering (Automation) and Technical Test Manager.

Skills

Action Planning, Adaptive Thinking, Automation Frameworks, Data Compilation, Data Management, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Java, Legal Practices, Oral Communications, Performance Testing Tools, Policies & Procedures, Project Quality Management, Project Testing, Report Review, Security Testing, Test Automation, Test Automation Framework, Test Case Management

Competencies

Business Insight Communicates Effectively Courage Cultivates Innovation Drives Results Ensures Accountability Instills Trust Manages Complexity

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

06 July 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

The Old Mutual Story!