Technical Tester

FNB South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Technical Test Analyst III to design and execute automated test scripts ensuring system integrity. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders, problem-solving, and strong communication skills. Ideal candidates have experience with JAVA, Springboot, API Testing, and CI/CD Pipelines. Enjoy a challenging work environment focusing on health, well-being, and professional development. Apply before the closing date of 10/02/26 to be part of a dynamic team.

Benefits

Inspiring work environment

Health and wellness programs

Generous leave policy

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, maintaining, and executing automated test scripts.
• Ability to adapt to prescribed standards and usage of the internal framework.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute automated test scripts to ensure system integrity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for requirement gathering.
• Assist in root cause analysis and issue resolution.

Skills

JAVA - adv.. OCA

Springboot

SQL basics

API Testing (Postman, SOAPUI)

Monitoring Tools (Splunk, Grafana)

CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins/Bamboo)

Micro Focus ALM Octane

Git and Bitbucket

IntelliJ (IDE)

Agile Methodology

Job description

Overview

Hello Future Technical Test Analyst III

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

As part of our talented 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.

Responsibilities

• To design, maintain, and execute automated test scripts that validate system functionality against defined business requirements. This job ensures system integrity and reliability by detecting and resolving defects before deployment, while promoting continuous improvement through structured change control and robust quality assurance practices.
• Automation Scripting:
  • Quickly adapt to prescribed standards and usage of our internal Framework.
  • Familiarize yourself with all defined interaction points in the framework, namely (Legacy Application, REST, API, Selenium, SOAP, IMS, OCEP).
  • Design robust, scalable, and maintainable automation scripts covering various aspects of the System Under Test.
  • Review existing processes and suggest innovative ideas to improve and streamline processes to drive efficiencies and minimise redundancy scripts.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  • Collaborate effectively with stakeholders (QA, Infrastructure, Architecture, Developers, Business).
  • Understand the SUT from a business perspective.
  • Maintain open communication with product owners and business analysts to gather relevant information on requirements.
• Issue Resolution:
  • Collaborate with business, stakeholders, and developers to ensure quicker turnaround time for fixes.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Provide detailed information to facilitate timely issue resolution.
• Leadership Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities.
  • Solve problems effectively.
  • Communicate efficiently.
  • Work closely with the assigned Technical Team Lead.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have experience in the following areas:
• JAVA - adv.. OCA
• Springboot
• Database Management: SQL basics
• Front-end Application Navigation
• API Testing (using tools like Postman and SOAPUI)
• API Documentation (including Swagger docs)
• Monitoring Tools (SPlunk, Grafana)
• CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins/Bamboo)
• Micro Focus ALM Octane usage
• Git and Bitbucket knowledge
• IntelliJ (IDE) Usage
• Understanding of Script Datasheets
• Data Driven Framework
• Knowledge of OCEP Services
• Data Preparation and understanding
• Agile Methodology

Benefits

• Inspiring work environment
• Work that is challenging
• Space to make a difference.
• Opportunities to innovate.
• Focus on health and wellbeing (onsite wellness center, gym and crèche at our main campus to innovative employee wellbeing and financial fitness programmes)
• Resources to help you with your professional development.
• Generous leave policy
• Preferential employee banking rates
• Learning and development opportunities, self-directed and collaborative.
• Immersive, collaborative, and energetic workspace focused on innovation and change.

What to Expect Next

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards; kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

Closing date: 10/02/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.