Specialist QA Engineer

Amidel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amidel an IT and business consulting company seeks a Specialist QA Engineer to join a DevOps team working on cross-border payments systems. The candidate should have 8+ years in QA, including automation, testing frameworks and CI/CD practices.

This role supports innovation and digital transformation for a major financial institution. The role involves designing and maintaining automated test frameworks for frontend and backend systems, embedding tests in CI/CD, API and performance testing with

Qualifications

• Eight-plus years in Software Quality Assurance.
• Minimum three years in Automation Testing.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• ISTQB Test Manager Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for frontend and backend systems.
• Collaborate with developers to embed automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Create integration and automated test suites using Robot Framework and Selenium.
• Conduct API and performance testing using tools like Postman and JMeter.
• Plan test strategies, coordinate execution, and monitor quality metrics.
• Mentor QA resources and enforce governance and quality gates.
• Drive continuous improvement and present detailed test reports to stakeholders.
• Manage quality risks and provide mitigation plans.

Skills

Selenium

Python

TestNG

REST API testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / software engineering

ISTQB Test Manager Certification (Advantageous)

Tools

Robot Framework

Git

Job description

Specialist QA Engineer

Amidel is an Information Technology and Business Consulting Company that provides highly specialised solutions to large and small enterprises in both the private and public sectors. Our team of experts leverages cutting-edge technologies to address complex business challenges and drive digital transformation.

We are looking for an experienced Specialist QA Engineer to join a high-performing DevOps team working on cross-border international payments systems. The successful candidate will bring at least 8 years of QA expertise, including automation, testing frameworks, and CI/CD practices. This role supports innovation and digital transformation in a major pan-African financial institution, helping modernise application infrastructure and ensure compliance with the highest quality standards.

Job family:

Computer Science / Software Engineering / Quality Assurance

Minimum Experience:

• 8+ years in Software Quality Assurance
• 3+ years in Automation Testing

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Advantageous: ISTQB Test Manager Certification

Contract Type:

Permanent or Fixed-Term

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities vary by engagement but may include:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for both frontend and backend systems.
• Collaborate with developers to embed automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Create technical integration and automated test suites using frameworks such as Robot Framework and Selenium
• Conduct API and performance testing using tools like Postman and JMeter
• Plan and coordinate test strategies and execution across internal and external projects.
• Monitor test delivery and quality metrics across test phases.
• Mentor and support QA resources, providing leadership in test practices.
• Ensure adherence to governance processes and implement quality gates.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and evaluate testing maturity.
• Prepare and present detailed test reports to stakeholders.
• Manage quality risks and provide mitigation plans.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Automation Expertise: Proficient in Selenium, Python, TestNG, and REST API testing
• Frameworks & Design Patterns: Strong experience with data-driven, keyword-driven, and hybrid test frameworks, plus Page Object Model (POM)
• CI/CD Integration: Experience integrating tests within DevOps pipelines using Git and other CI/CD tools.
• Testing Methodologies: Familiar with Agile Testing, Risk-Based Testing, TDD, BDD, and Exploratory Testing
• Performance Testing: Knowledge of performance, load, and scalability testing techniques
• Test Governance & Strategy: Strong experience in planning, execution, and test process improvement.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage senior stakeholders confidently.
• Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with the National Payment System and SWIFT/international settlements is highly advantageous.
• Leadership: Ability to provide technical leadership, coaching, and resource development in QA environments