Test Automation Engineer II

Capitec Bank; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in South Africa is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to ensure software quality and reliability. You will be responsible for developing automated testing strategies, maintaining an automation framework, and driving best practices in quality engineering. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of QA testing experience and a relevant qualification, with strong skills in both frontend and backend testing. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence in financial services.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of Quality Assurance experience in a business setting.
• Proficient in defect tracking and follow-up processes.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement testing strategies.
• Build and maintain an automation framework.
• Champion best practices in automation.

Skills

Quality Assurance testing experience

Test automation

Backend and front end testing

End-to-end testing processes

Impact assessment of software changes

Software Development Lifecycle knowledge

Identifying common software faults

Software Quality Assurance best practices

Defect tracking and reporting

Experience in Financial/Banking Systems

Adaptability in dynamic environments

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Software Testing

ISTQB Foundation Level

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Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate 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 people to 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 the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure 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 Looking For

• 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 qualification in Software 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.