Quality Assurance Engineer – Banking (Contract)

Sapientis Talent Management Pty. Ltd.; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking a Specialist QA Engineer to join a dynamic project in Johannesburg. This role involves automated and manual testing to ensure product quality. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of QA experience, strong automation skills, and familiarity with banking processes. Join us on this critical project and make a significant impact in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in QA testing.
• Solid understanding of various testing techniques.
• Experience in the banking industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute automated test scripts.
• Collaborate with CI/CD team for integration.
• Execute manual tests and report risks.

Skills

Automation Testing

UI Testing

TDD

REST APIs

SQL

Education

ISTQB Foundation Level Certification

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Jmeter

Git

Jira/Confluence

Job description

Calling All Automation-Savvy QA Specialists within the banking / financial services space!

Gear up for a fast-paced, fixed-term project with a leading bank, where your QA expertise will be instrumental in ensuring flawless product delivery.

As a Specialist QA Engineer, you’ll:

• Become a Testing Powerhouse:Craft and execute automated test scripts, test cases, and suites to streamline regression testing and debugging.
• Embrace Automation Evolution:Collaborate with the CI/CD team to integrate your automated tests into pipelines and troubleshoot failures.
• Sharpen Your Analysis Skills:Analyze and manage logged defects, ensuring prompt resolution and maintaining a clear testing track record.
• Manual Testing Master:Execute manual tests with precision, identifying and reporting potential product risks.
• Efficiency Champion:Propose solutions to enhance automation processes, driving greater speed and accuracy.
• Agile All-Star:Actively participate in daily scrum ceremonies, keeping the team aligned and informed.
• Communication Maestro:Clearly communicate testing progress and manage stakeholder expectations for both manual and automated testing.
• Peer Power:Conduct peer reviews on test cases, results, and pull requests, fostering continuous improvement.
• Adaptable to the Fast Lane:Deliver high-quality manual and automation assets on a tight schedule.

Do you possess the following superpowers?

• 3-5 Years of Experience:You’re a seasoned QA Test Analyst with a proven track record of success.
• Testing Techniques Arsenal:You wield a range of testing techniques, including UI, automation, TDD, and more.
• Banking Bonus:Experience in the banking industry is a plus, but not essential.
• Certification Champion:You’ve conquered the ISTQB Foundation level certification.
• Automation Adept:You’re fluent in tools like Selenium, Appium, and Jmeter (and maybe even Postman or Azure!).
• Version Control Visionary:You navigate Git versioning tools with ease.
• API & Protocol Pro:You understand REST APIs, JSON structures, protocols (HTTP/S, XML), and basic authentication.
• Testing Titan:You’re well-versed in black box/white box testing, error guessing, exploratory testing, and defect-based testing.
• Problem-solving Prowess:You tackle challenges head-on and find effective solutions.
• Database Diplomat:You speak the language of SQL databases (a bonus if you’ve used Eggplant!).
• Development Dynamo:You have experience with Python development.
• Project Management Powerhouse:You’re familiar with tools like Jira/Confluence, Xray, and Figma.
• Back-End Prowess:You have experience working on Session A/Terminal backend screens.
• Time Management Master:You juggle tasks with ease and meet deadlines consistently.
• Teamwork Champion:You collaborate effectively and foster a positive team environment.

Ready to join a dynamic team and make a lasting impact on a critical banking project? Apply today!

• Location: Johannesburg (Northern Suburbs).
• Setup: Hybrid
• Duration: 12 months
• Closing date: 4 April 2024

To apply or for more elaborate details send us a detailed CV (in MS Word format) via email to [e-mail] (SQAE_SLT_GP)

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