QA Test Lead: Automation & Data Strategy

Old Mutual; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in South Africa is seeking an experienced QA Test Lead. This role requires over 10 years of expertise in software quality engineering, test automation, and leadership to define strategies and ensure quality across teams. Candidates should possess strong scripting skills, experience with various test tools, and robust communication abilities. The position offers the opportunity to influence testing processes and mentor junior engineers, with a closing date of November 29, 2025.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software quality engineering and QA leadership.
• Proven experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
• Strong programming/scripting skills in Java, Python, or JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement test automation strategy and frameworks.
• Lead and coordinate QA efforts across multiple teams.
• Provide test reporting and analytics to stakeholders.

Skills

Test automation strategy

Selenium

Appium

Java

API testing

CI/CD tools

Agile/Scrum

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

TestNG

Cucumber

RestAssured

Jira

Git

Job description

A leading financial services provider in South Africa is seeking an experienced QA Test Lead. This role requires over 10 years of expertise in software quality engineering, test automation, and leadership to define strategies and ensure quality across teams. Candidates should possess strong scripting skills, experience with various test tools, and robust communication abilities. The position offers the opportunity to influence testing processes and mentor junior engineers, with a closing date of November 29, 2025.