QA Automation Lead (Banking) – Hybrid, Hands-on Leader

IOCO; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Lead to guide the QA team while leading automation testing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both leadership and hands-on testing, with proven skills in Automation Testing tools such as Java and Selenium. This is a hybrid contract position requiring substantial experience in a consulting environment, making it perfect for a strategic leader passionate about quality assurance.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Innovative project exposure

Inspiring forums for peer interaction

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QA Lead or Senior QA Engineer in complex environments.
• Strong background in Automation Testing and test framework design.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on technical involvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the QA team, ensuring best practices in testing and automation.
• Define and implement QA strategies, frameworks, and processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality standards.
• Drive automation initiatives and maintain robust test suites.
• Perform hands-on automation testing and troubleshoot complex issues.

Skills

Automation Testing

Leadership

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Education

ISTQB Certification

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Java (JDK 8)

Selenium

Cucumber

Job description

A leading consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Lead to guide the QA team while leading automation testing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both leadership and hands-on testing, with proven skills in Automation Testing tools such as Java and Selenium. This is a hybrid contract position requiring substantial experience in a consulting environment, making it perfect for a strategic leader passionate about quality assurance.