Automation Test Engineer Banking & Payments

DeARX; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading banking client as an Automation Test Engineer for a 12-month contract. You'll ensure the integrity of financial platforms through robust testing practices while working in a dynamic Agile environment, utilizing modern tools and methodologies, to impact millions in the digital banking sector.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in JavaScript, C#, SQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, cases, and scripts.
• Create and maintain test automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with developers to identify and resolve defects.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Test Automation

Agile Methodologies

Software Testing Methodologies

Payments Systems

Regression Testing

API Testing

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Postman

JMeter

K6

AWS

Git

Job description

Location: Sandton or Cape Town (Hybrid)
Type: 12-Month Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Industry: Banking / Payments

We are seeking a skilled and driven Automation Test Engineer to join our banking client for a 12-month contract. This role requires someone who is passionate about quality assurance, with a strong background in test automation, payments systems, and Agile methodologies. You'll be responsible for ensuring the integrity and reliability of financial platforms through robust testing practices while working in a dynamic Agile team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, cases, and scripts (manual and automated)
• Create and maintain test automation frameworks from scratch
• Perform regression, functional, integration, and API testing
• Collaborate with developers to identify, log, and resolve defects efficiently
• Ensure continuous quality improvement and process enhancement
• Participate in design reviews, Agile ceremonies, and requirement analysis
• Communicate testing progress and results clearly to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with QA best practices and banking standards
• Continuously upskill and support team knowledge-sharing efforts

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Solid foundation in software testing methodologies and best practices
• Proficiency in automation tools: Selenium, Playwright
• Languages: JavaScript, C#, SQL, PostgreSQL
• API testing and automation: Postman, RESTful services
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control systems
• Performance testing tools: JMeter or K6(advantageous)
• Exposure to AWS cloud environments and AWS Cloud Practitioner cert (advantageous)
• Payments domain experience required, especially familiarity with ISO 20022 formats (advantageous)
• Banking industry experience essential
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, frameworks, and ceremonies
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards

You'll be part of a high-performance team shaping the future of digital banking and payments. This is your chance to work with modern tools and contribute to large-scale systems that impact millions. If you are passionate about automation, committed to excellence, and enjoy solving complex problems wewant to hear from you.