Quality Assurance Lead (Automation Testing)

iOCO Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 750 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Lead. This role involves leading the QA team while contributing to automation testing efforts for a banking sector client. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Automation Testing, leadership skills, and relevant certifications. Join us to drive quality standards and automation initiatives within the team.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the QA team, ensuring best practices in testing and automation.
• Define and implement QA strategies, frameworks, and processes aligned with project goals.
• Drive automation initiatives and maintain robust test suites.

Skills

Automation Testing

Leadership

Test framework design

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Education

ISTQB Certification

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Java (JDK 8)

Selenium

Rest Assured

Cucumber

Nexus Central Repository

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Lead with strong Automation Testing expertise to join our team on a consulting engagement with a leading client in the banking sector. This role requires a hands‑on technical leader who can provide guidance to the QA team while actively contributing to automation testing efforts.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and mentor the QA team, ensuring best practices in testing and automation.
• Define and implement QA strategies, frameworks, and processes aligned with project goals.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure quality standards.
• Drive automation initiatives and maintain robust test suites.
• Perform hands‑on automation testing and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements.

Your Expertise:

• 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.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• ISTQB Certification (Foundation or Advanced level).
• Relevant IT or Software Testing qualification (Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field).
• Additional certifications in Automation Testing tools or Agile methodologies are advantageous.

Technical Stack

• Languages & Tools: Java (JDK 8), IntelliJ, Selenium, Rest Assured, Cucumber
• Repositories & Build Tools: Nexus Central Repository
• Additional: Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration with automation frameworks.