Lead Quality Engineer Performance Tester

Old Mutual; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance processes. The role demands 8+ years in software testing, expertise in performance and security testing, and leadership experience. Candidates should have a strong DevOps background and proficiency in programming languages like Java or Python. Offering competitive compensation and a commitment to innovation in quality assurance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software testing, with 3 years in leadership.
• Strong background in performance and security testing.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Validate complex test data for quality assurance.
• Design and monitor software tests for performance.
• Contribute to the Quality Management System.

Skills

Action Planning

Adaptive Thinking

Data Compilation

Data Management

Legal Practices

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree

Tools

Apache JMeter

LoadRunner

OWASP ZAP

Burp Suite

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance Testing: Validate and interpret complex test data to evaluate and recommend the suitability of nonstandard materials or components.
• Testing Information Technology (IT) Performance: Design and monitor the quality of website/applications software tests and respond to user emails to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance issues.
• Quality Assurance Testing Design: Validate new or existing complex test methods and procedures; identify issues and recommend improvements to contribute to further development.
• Quality Management System: Contribute to the identification and evaluation of current policies and business processes in the scope of the QMS; contribute to the design of the QMS; provide specialist quality management input to the drafting of new policies and procedures and the design of business processes; contribute to the quantification of costs and benefits of change.
• Operational Compliance: Maintain knowledge of organizational policies and procedures and relevant regulatory codes; ensure own work adheres to standards; identify patterns of noncompliance and escalate as appropriate.
• Continuous Improvement: Review existing operations and implement innovation processes to generate new ideas and ensure continuous improvements are delivered.
• Application Software Development: Develop existing applications and contribute to development of new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement; develop new routine applications to meet customer requirements.
• Application Software Road Map: Contribute to and maintain a roadmap to facilitate application software development and prioritise development work with business requirements.
• Applications Software Maintenance: Monitor, identify, and correct more complex software defects to maintain fully functioning applications.
• Design and Conceptualization: Produce multiple concepts and prototypes to design digital products/services.
• Documentation: Create and maintain complex technical and/or user documentation to a high standard.

Skills

• Action Planning
• Adaptive Thinking
• Data Compilation
• Data Management
• Evaluating Information
• Executing Plans
• Legal Practices
• Oral Communications
• Policies & Procedures
• Project Quality Management
• Project Testing
• Report Review
• 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

07 October 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.

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