Head of Quality Engineering & Compliance - FinTech Leader

Optim-G Sourcing; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech firm in Pretoria is looking for an experienced Head of Quality Assurance to transition their processes to proactive quality engineering. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, particularly in the financial services domain, and a proven track record in leading teams. Key responsibilities include overseeing the quality assurance strategy, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and driving innovation within the team. Competitive package and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or Head of QA role.
• Deep experience within the FinTech, Banking, Payment Processing, or Card Services sector is essential.
• Expert knowledge of QA principles, methodologies, and automation tools.
• Proven familiarity with financial service regulations like PCI DSS.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy, leadership, and establish a Center of Excellence.
• Oversee Automation Architecture and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Ensure teams maintain strong technical proficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Tertiary education in Computer Science or Software Engineering

ISTQB Advanced level certification

SAFE certification

ITIL certification

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman / RestAssured

SQL

C# OOP

Job description

A leading FinTech firm in Pretoria is looking for an experienced Head of Quality Assurance to transition their processes to proactive quality engineering. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, particularly in the financial services domain, and a proven track record in leading teams. Key responsibilities include overseeing the quality assurance strategy, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and driving innovation within the team. Competitive package and growth opportunities available.