Software Quality Engineer

Nedbank Head Office; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to enhance their automation and quality assurance processes. The role involves designing and implementing automated test solutions, collaborating in agile teams, and integrating automation within DevOps pipelines. Candidates should possess an advanced IT qualification, relevant certifications, and 3-6 years of experience in test automation. This role promises an innovative work environment with opportunities to influence high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• ISTQB Advanced certification is non-negotiable.
• Experience with Agile delivery and DevOps pipelines is essential.
• 3–6 years of experience in test automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test solutions.
• Collaborate in Agile environments with QA Leads and Developers.
• Integrate automation into DevOps pipelines.

Skills

Java

Selenium

Appium

RestAssured

Karate

JMeter

Jira

Education

Advanced Diploma/National First Degree in IT (NQF 7)

BSc or BComm in IT

Tools

Selenium

Jira

Job description

Job Classification: Job Requisition: 143089 • TA Specialist: Refilwe Falatsi • Closing Date: 9 January 2026 • Location: 135 Rivonia Campus, Sandton • Cluster: Personal and Private Banking | Nedbank Insurance | BITE • Please Note: Pr...

About the Role Are you passionate about automation, quality assurance, and innovation? Join Nedbank Insurance as a Software Quality Engineer and play a key role in delivering high-quality, scalable solutions. You’ll design, develop, and implement reusable automated test assets using advanced frameworks and tools, aligned with enterprise standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test solutions using enterprise frameworks.
• Collaborate with QA Leads, Developers, Architects, and Product Owners in Agile environments.
• Integrate automation into DevOps pipelines for continuous delivery.
• Perform defect management, root cause analysis, and daily reporting.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and drive innovation within Nedbank.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: Advanced Diploma/National First Degree in IT (NQF 7).
• Preferred: BSc or BComm in IT.
• Certifications: ISTQB Advanced (non-negotiable), Agile & DevOps Bootcamp.
• Experience: 3–6 years in test automation, Agile delivery, TDD/BDD, and DevOps pipelines.

Technical Skills

• Java, OOP, Selenium, Appium, RestAssured, Karate, JMeter, Jira.
• Mobile Test Automation, SOAP & RESTful services.
• Performance, load, and vulnerability testing.