Payments Platforms QA Leader & Test Strategy

OutsideCapital; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech organization in South Africa is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance lead. In this role, you will take ownership of the Quality Assurance roadmap and ensure the resilience of enterprise-wide payment platforms. Your responsibilities include harmonizing testing efforts across legacy frameworks and modern channels while meeting regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of leadership experience in complex environments, with a relevant Information Technology degree and prior fintech experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing and mentoring testing teams within an IT environment.
• Experience in defining test strategies for complex ecosystems.
• Prior experience in banking, payments, or fintech environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the resilience and accuracy of payment platforms.
• Own the Quality Assurance roadmap.
• Drive the adoption of automated testing best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic test planning

Mentoring

Security testing

Performance testing

Education

Relevant Degree in Information Technology (NQF 7)

Job description

A leading fintech organization in South Africa is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance lead. In this role, you will take ownership of the Quality Assurance roadmap and ensure the resilience of enterprise-wide payment platforms. Your responsibilities include harmonizing testing efforts across legacy frameworks and modern channels while meeting regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of leadership experience in complex environments, with a relevant Information Technology degree and prior fintech experience.