Software Quality Engineer

Old Mutual; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance initiatives across multiple projects. This position involves mentoring engineers, innovating testing strategies, and collaborating with development leads to ensure high-quality software delivery. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in both automated and manual testing across various platforms and languages.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software testing, including leadership roles.
• Experience in performance & security testing.
• Strong background in DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance initiatives and frameworks for the development team.
• Collaborate with leads to ensure testability of requirements.
• Mentor engineers within the team.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

SQL

Automation Testing

Performance Testing

Security Testing

DevOps

Cloud Platforms

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Docker

Kubernetes

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, ensuring 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 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.

Skills and Experience Required

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in programming languages like Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Experience in creating test automation frameworks at frontend and backend layers.
• Strong expertise in SQL and test data management.
• Proficiency with performance testing tools like Apache JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Knowledge of security testing tools like OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, ADO, or similar tools.
• Understanding of DevOps practices, including containerization (Docker) and orchestration (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 relationships within the organization and industry.
• Emotional intelligence to perceive, assess, and influence emotions.
• Assertiveness to address issues and engage in 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 processes and systems. 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
• Communicates Effectively
• Courage
• Cultivates Innovation
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Instills Trust
• Manages 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 and the specific business unit.

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