Software Quality Engineer

Old Mutual; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual seeks a Software Quality Engineer to drive quality assurance across projects in Durban. The role includes mentoring engineers, developing test automation frameworks, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure high-quality software delivery. Ideal candidates must have substantial experience in software testing and strong programming skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software testing, with at least 3 years in leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in performance and security testing.
• Experience in developing test automation frameworks at frontend and backend.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance initiatives and frameworks for the development team.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers.
• Innovate in testing strategies including security and performance testing.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

SQL

Performance Testing

Automation Testing

DevOps

Emotional Intelligence

Effective Communication

Education

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

Tools

Apache JMeter

LoadRunner

OWASP ZAP

Burp Suite

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, ADO)

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

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

Job Description

1. The Software Quality Engineer is responsible for quality assurance initiatives across multiple projects, mentoring junior and intermediate engineers, and driving innovation in testing strategies and automation testing. This person will work with development, business, and architecture leads to develop and implement effective testing approaches to ensure high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in technical testing at both backend and frontend levels, be capable of building and maintaining test automation frameworks, and possess skills to help the team achieve quality deliverables.
2. Key Responsibilities
3. Lead quality assurance initiatives and frameworks for the respective development team.
4. Collaborate with other leads to ensure testability of requirements.
5. Monitor quality delivery across the team and identify areas for improvement.
6. Mentor other engineers in the team.
7. Innovate in testing strategies, including automation, performance, and security testing.
8. Engage with stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
9. Assist in developing CI/CD pipeline configurations and DevOps practices.

Requirements: Skills and Experience

Technical Skills

• Expertise in programming languages like Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Experience in creating test automation frameworks at both frontend and backend layers.
• Strong expertise in SQL and test data management.
• Proficiency with performance testing tools like Apache JMeter or LoadRunner and analyzing system performance.
• Knowledge of security testing tools such as OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, ADO, or similar tools.
• Understanding of DevOps practices, including containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Experience working with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Experience

• 8+ years in software testing, including at least 3 years in leadership roles, with extensive experience in performance and security testing, and a strong background in DevOps.

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

• Effective communication with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to build and maintain good relationships within the organization and industry.
• Emotional intelligence to perceive, assess, and influence emotions.
• Assertiveness in surfacing issues and pursuing difficult conversations.

Performs quality assurance checks for applications developed in-house, packaged, or third-party hosted, using manual and automated tools. Develops and implements quality assurance and problem reporting processes. Roles mapped to this profile include: Senior Quality Engineer, Technical Lead: Quality Engineering, and Technical Test Manager.

Skills

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

Competencies

Business Insight, Effective Communication, Courage, Innovation, Results-Oriented, Accountability, Trust, Managing Complexity

Education

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

Closing Date

15 June 2025, 23:59

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

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