Head Of Software Testing & Quality

Full Circle Recruitment Services; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in Pretoria is seeking a Head of Quality Assurance to define and execute a QA strategy, elevating proactive testing. The role involves leadership in a regulated payments environment, ensuring compliance with Visa, Mastercard, and PCI DSS. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years in QA, with substantial experience in FinTech and automation tools. Join us to lead innovation in quality excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in QA / Quality Engineering, with at least 5 in senior leadership.
• Proven expertise in FinTech, Banking, or Payments.
• Strong command of automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the QA / Quality Engineering function.
• Develop a robust automation strategy integrated into CI / CD pipelines.
• Oversee performance, load, and resilience testing.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Automation tools expertise

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

Job description

About the Company

A leading FinTech organisation with over 20 years in delivering secure, scalable, and compliant payment solutions.

Built on integrity, agility, and innovation, our client partners with global banks and corporates to shape the future of financial ecosystems.

Role Overview

The Head of Quality Assurance (QA) will define and execute a forward-thinking QA strategy, driving the shift from reactive testing to proactive, engineering-led quality assurance.

This leadership role ensures the reliability, performance, and compliance of high-volume financial systems within a regulated payments environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the QA / Quality Engineering function, building a culture of ownership and excellence.
• Develop a robust automation strategy integrated into CI / CD pipelines.
• Oversee performance, load, and resilience testing of mission-critical payment platforms.
• Ensure full compliance with Visa / Mastercard, PCI DSS, and financial regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to uphold quality and client satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years in QA / Quality Engineering, 5+ in senior leadership.
• Proven expertise in FinTech, Banking, or Payments (essential).
• Strong command of automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman).
• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Apply nowto join a world-class FinTech and lead innovation in quality excellence.