Lead: Software Testing [and Automation] (Stellenbosch)

Capitec Bank Ltd.; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitec Bank Ltd. is seeking a Lead: Software Testing [and Automation] to enhance testing excellence within their product line. This role involves developing comprehensive testing strategies, guiding teams through automation practices, and ensuring the quality of software deliverables. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in QA testing, leadership skills, and a passion for innovation in the testing domain within the banking industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in QA testing.
• Experience in developing and maintaining test frameworks.
• Strong understanding of modern web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive testing excellence and optimize testing processes.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive testing vision.
• Establish meaningful quality metrics and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communications Skills

Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Planning, organising and coordination skills

Change Management Skills

Strategic Thinking Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology - Computer Science or Information Management

Certification in Software Testing or Quality Assurance

Tools

Git version control

Docker

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Lead: Software Testing [and Automation] (Stellenbosch)

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• To drive testing excellence within the product line by managing and overseeing the end-to-end testing process, and optimising testing processes through central and digital test automation practices.
• To develop and implement a comprehensive testing vision and quality roadmap that aligns with organisational goals.
• To ensure the continuity of the testing capability by crafting testing career paths and development paths for testers, including structured training programs and succession planning.
• To provide technical leadership for automation frameworks, while fostering a culture of quality across the organisation.
• The successful incumbent will be expected to have: the ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment; strong ethical standards and professional integrity; and commitment to continuous learning and remaining current with industry trends.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement testing vision and strategy aligned with business objectives
• Create and maintain quality roadmap for continuous improvement
• Lead innovation in testing methodologies while defining and enforcing best practices
• Drive cross-team quality initiatives and cultivate strong partnerships with stakeholders
• Stay current with industry trends and contribute to the broader testing community

Technical Excellence and Development:

• Design and implement scalable, maintainable end-to-end automation solutions across modern tech stacks
• Integrate end-to-end automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Develop comprehensive test strategies covering web applications, mobile apps, and API layers
• Establish testing standards for modern technologies

Business Value and Quality Assurance (QA):

• Establish meaningful quality metrics and demonstrate ROI from testing efforts
• Design effective risk mitigation strategies to protect business value
• Ensure comprehensive QA testing including identifying test conditions, creating test plans and test cases / scripts from project documentation
• Drive organisational impact through quality culture development
• Manage release processes and ensure testing integration within SDLC

QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum)

• Bachelor's Degree
• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

QUALIFICATIONS (Ideal or Preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology - Computer Science or Information Management
• Certification in Software Testing or Quality Assurance

EXPERIENCE

Minimum:

• 7+ years’ experience in QA testing (identifying test conditions, creating test plans and test cases / scripts from project documentation)
• Developing and maintaining end-to-end automated test frameworks from scratch (end-to-end test architecture and framework design)
• Solid understanding of modern web technologies and end-to-end testing across various technology stacks (modern web technology stack testing expertise)
• Complex problem-solving in end-to-end scenarios
• Stakeholder management and strategic influence

Ideal:

• 5+ years' experience in Managing / Leading / coordinating a technical team and/or the work of Testing roles throughout the various testing phases and activities (technical leadership and team management)
• 3+ years' Bank IT system exposure
• Testing microservices, APIs, and distributed systems architectures
• CI/CD pipeline integration with end-to-end test automation suites
• Cloud-based testing solutions and modern deployment practices
• Release management exposure

KNOWLEDGE

Minimum:
A detailed understanding of:

• The full IT project lifecycle (SDLC) and how the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) fits into it
• End-to-end testing methodologies and strategies across various technology stacks
• Git version control, branching strategies, and collaborative modern development workflows
• Agile methodology and modern development practices
• Web application architecture, SPAs, PWAs, and microservices testing

Ideal:
A basic understanding of:

• Bank IT-related systems and infrastructure
• Visual regression testing and accessibility testing automation
• Docker containerisation for consistent testing environments
• Strategic planning and business alignment

SKILLS

• Analytical Skills
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Change Management Skills
• Strategic Thinking Skills

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.

Capitec Bank is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 46669) and registered credit provider (NCRCP13). Capitec Bank Limited Reg. No: 1980/003695/06