Technical Tester

firstrand; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading financial services company in South Africa. As part of the Core Banking Team, you will leverage your skills in automation scripting and API testing to enhance product offerings while collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates are proficient in Java and eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java (adv. OCA), Spring Boot, SQL basics.
• Strong understanding of API documentation (Swagger), Agile methodology.
• Curious and driven by continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Analyze new and existing automation scripts; create test cases.
• Collaborate with QA and development teams for requirements.
• Facilitate issue resolution through root cause analysis.

Skills

Java

API Testing

SQL Basics

Agile Methodology

Automation Scripting

CI/CD Pipelines

Tools

Postman

SOAPUI

IntelliJ

Git

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Bamboo

Monitoring Tools (Splunk, Grafana)

Job description

time left to apply End Date: June 27, 2025 (4 days left to apply)

job requisition id R34522

Job Description

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of the people who make it happen.

As part of our Core Banking Team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Script/Tests Analysis: Analyze new and existing automation scripts, identify areas for improvement, and create test cases based on Business Requirement Specifications.
2. Automation Scripting: Adapt to prescribed standards, familiarize with interaction points (Legacy Application, REST, API, Selenium, SOAP, IMS, OCEP), design scalable scripts, and suggest process improvements.
3. Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with QA, Infrastructure, Architecture, Developers, and Business teams to understand requirements and maintain open communication.
4. Issue Resolution and Analysis: Work with stakeholders to troubleshoot, participate in root cause analysis, and facilitate issue resolution.
5. Leadership Responsibilities: Demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills; work closely with the Technical Team Lead to ensure testing quality and stability.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proficient in Java (adv. OCA), Spring Boot, SQL basics, API testing (Postman, SOAPUI), API documentation (Swagger), monitoring tools (Splunk, Grafana), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/Bamboo), Git, Bitbucket, IntelliJ, and understanding of data frameworks and OCEP services.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodology and data preparation.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is curious, courageous, driven by continuous learning, and mastery.

Job Details

Applications close on June 27, 2025. Please submit your application before the deadline.

Additional Information

FirstRand supports employment equity and diversity, including the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates may disclose disability information voluntarily, which will be kept confidential.

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About Us

FirstRand provides comprehensive financial services across South Africa and broader Africa, listed on the JSE and NSX. Our group includes brands like FNB, RMB, WesBank, and others, committed to delivering shared prosperity and social responsibility.