Test Automation Engineer II

Capitec Bank Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Cape Town seeks a Test Automation Engineer to ensure high-quality software delivery. The role involves building automation frameworks, championing best practices, and collaborating closely with development and QA teams. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of QA experience and an understanding of banking systems. A commitment to quality and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of QA testing experience.
• Hands-on experience with test automation.
• Experience in a Financial/Banking Systems environment is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain an automation framework.
• Champion best practices in automation.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality engineering.

Skills

Quality Assurance testing experience

Test automation

Backend and front end testing

End-to-end testing processes

Software Development Lifecycle knowledge

SQA best practices

Defect tracking

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Software Testing

ISTQB Foundation Level

Job description

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We appoint energized and motivated people for their potentialandcontinuously look fortalented, driven individualstohelp usinnovate and evolve.That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that.We believe that banking is about enabling peopleto control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put theClient first, act withEnergy andtakeOwnership.And to support people in being their best,our Employee Value Propositionoffersevery value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well asemployee benefitsand savings. We make it a priority toensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About the Role

As a Test Automation Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring our software is reliable, scalable, and high-quality. This role is a key part of our software delivery lifecycle - combining your technical expertise with a passion for quality to design, develop, and implement both automated and manual testing strategies.

You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining a robust automation framework that supports fast, reliable testing across different systems and environments. Working closely with developers, analysts, and QA professionals, you'll champion best practices in automation, drive continuous improvement, and help embed a quality-first culture across the team.

This is a hands-on, collaborative role ideal for someone who thrives on problem-solving, continuous learning, and shaping the future of quality engineering.

What We Are LookingFor

• 3 – 5 years of Quality Assurance (QA) testing experience in a business environment.
• Hands-on experience with test automation.
• Strong backend and front end testing experience.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end testing processes.
• Able to assess the impact of software changes across systems.
• Solid knowledge of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Understands common software faults and how to identify them.
• Exposure to a variety of software domains and applications under test.
• Applied best practices in software/hardware testing and Software Quality Assurance (SQA).
• Proficient in test reporting, defect tracking, and follow-up processes.
• Experience in a Financial/Banking Systems environment is ideal.
• A proactive self-starter who adapts easily and thrives in dynamic, growth-focused environments.

Education

A relevant tertiary qualificationinSoftware Testing (minimum)

Software Testing - Foundation Level through the International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB) is ideal

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

Capitec Bank is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 46669) and registered credit provider (NCRCP13). Capitec Bank Limited Reg. No: 1980/003695/06