Software Quality Engineer

Old Mutual; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual seeks a skilled Software Quality Engineer to ensure the highest quality for applications through extensive testing practices. The role requires strong expertise in software testing, including performance and security testing, along with experience in DevOps environments. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model with opportunities to lead and innovate within the team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software testing, including 3 years in leadership roles.
• Expertise in Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• In-depth understanding of DevOps practices with CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance checks for applications using manual and automated tools.
• Develop and implement quality assurance processes and systems.
• Create test automation frameworks for frontend and backend.

Skills

Action Planning

Automation Frameworks

Data Management

Performance Testing Tools

Security Testing

Test Automation

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advanced Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate

Tools

Apache JMeter

LoadRunner

OWASP ZAP

Burp Suite

Jenkins

GitLab CI

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Software Quality Engineer

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Pinelands Johannesburg Durban time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id JR-68434

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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

• 8+ years in software testing, including at least 3 years in leadership roles, extensive experience in performance and security testing, and a strong background in DevOps.
• Expertise in programming languages like Java, JavaScript or Python.
• Experience in creating test automation frameworks at both a frontend and backend layer.
• Strong expertise in SQL and test data management
• Mastery of performance testing tools like Apache JMeter or LoadRunner and analysing system performance
• Proficiency in security testing tools like OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite.
• Extensive experience in CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, ADO, or similar.
• In-depth understanding of DevOps practices and tools, including containerisation and orchestration with tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience in working with cloud technologies like AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.

Performs quality assurance checks for applications developed in house, packaged, or third-party hosted, using a variety of manual and automated tools. Develops and implements quality assurance, problem reporting processes and systems. OML roles mapped to this profile are: Senior Quality Engineer, Technical Lead: Quality
Engineering, Technical Lead: Quality Engineering (Automation) and Technical Test Manager.

Skills

Action Planning, Adaptive Thinking, Automation Frameworks, Data Compilation, Data Management, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Java, Legal Practices, Oral Communications, Performance Testing Tools, Policies & Procedures, Project Quality Management, Project Testing, Report Review, Security Testing, Test Automation, Test Automation Framework, Test Case Management

Competencies

Business InsightCommunicates EffectivelyCourageCultivates InnovationDrives ResultsEnsures AccountabilityInstills TrustManages Complexity

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

06 July 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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