Qa Engineer (Payments)

Mindworx Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Cape Town is looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Quality Engineer with expertise in payments systems. The role involves conducting thorough testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing quality assurance processes. Candidates should have a solid understanding of SDLC, quality assurance principles, and test automation tools. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science and experience in a similar role are required. This position offers a dynamic environment for those passionate about quality assurance and payments technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and quality assurance principles.
• Knowledge in test automation tools and frameworks is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough testing of products to identify defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with product managers to create comprehensive test plans and strategies.
• Execute functional, regression, and system testing as required.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Test Automation

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Postman

Selenium

Job description

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Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance: Follow and manage quality assurance processes and methodologies.
• Conduct thorough testing of products to identify defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Test Planning and Strategy: Collaborate with product managers and development teams to create comprehensive test plans and test strategies.
• Define test objectives, scope, and success criteria for testing phases.
• Test Execution: Execute functional, regression, and system testing as required.
• Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with development teams to facilitate resolution.
• Automation Testing (Advantage): Develop and maintain automated test scripts to increase efficiency and test coverage.
• Integrate automated tests into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
• Process Improvement: Analyze quality data and metrics to identify areas for improvement in product development and testing processes.
• Propose and implement process enhancements to optimize efficiency and reduce defects.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to ensure a collaborative and integrated approach to quality assurance.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test results.
• Generate reports on testing activities, defects, and overall product quality—ensure compliance and standards: Ensure that products comply with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in quality assurance methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and quality assurance principles.
• Knowledge in test automation tools and frameworks (advantage).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Certification in quality assurance or software testing (e.g., ISTQB).
• Knowledge of security testing principles.
• Familiarity with testing mobile applications and web services.

Technical Skills

A highly skilled Senior Software Quality Engineer with expertise in payments systems to join our dynamic team.

• Deep understanding of real‑time clearance, electronic funds transfer (EFT), rapid payment programs, EFT collections, Debicheck collections, and a comprehensive knowledge of payments standards including Pain files, Pacs files, ISO codes, and messaging protocols.
• Banking knowledge, particularly in the context of payments, is essential for this role.
• Experience in industry‑specific testing methodologies is highly desirable.
• Conduct thorough testing of payment‑related APIs, ensuring compatibility, functionality, and security.
• Analyze payment processing workflows and identify areas for optimization and improvement.
• Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and standards related to payments systems and quality assurance practices.
• In‑depth understanding of payment standards and protocols such as Pain files, Pacs files, ISO codes, and messaging formats.
• Strong knowledge of banking processes and systems, particularly in the context of payments.
• Proficiency in API testing and automation tools/frameworks (e.g., Postman, Selenium).
• Familiarity with industry‑specific testing methodologies and regulatory requirements.

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