Test Automation Engineer II

Capitec Client Care; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution is seeking a passionate Test Automation Engineer to enhance the quality of payment systems. Ideal candidates should have professional experience in automation testing, a foundation in software testing, and enjoy working in dynamic settings. Join a team dedicated to innovation in the banking sector while supporting a culture of collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in automation testing, including framework design and scripting.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, integration/regression testing, and test case design.
• Exposure to API, performance, or security testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement manual and automated test scenarios throughout the SDLC.
• Contribute to delivering secure, reliable payment systems.
• Work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment focused on continuous improvement.

Skills

Test Automation

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

ISTQB Foundation Level

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Postman

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

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Date: 26 Jun 2025

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

Company: Capitec Bank Ltd

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Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!!

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 in the Payments team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring quality and stability in one of Capitec’s most business-critical areas. You’ll contribute to delivering secure, reliable payment systems by designing and implementing both manual and automated test scenarios throughout the SDLC.

You’ll be joining a dynamic team that values collaboration, initiative, and continuous improvement. While manual testing still forms part of the process, your automation expertise will help move the team forward on its test maturity journey. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in evolving environments and is passionate about embedding quality across all layers of the software lifecycle.

Our Ideal Candidate Has

A completed qualification in software testing (ISTQB Foundation preferred)

3–5 years’ experience in automation testing (framework design, scripting, execution)

Proficiency with tools such as Playwright, Selenium, BrowserStack, Postman, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab Solid understanding of the full SDLC, integration/regression testing, and test case design

Exposure to API, performance, or security testing

Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and a quality-first mindset

A collaborative spirit and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Education (Ideal Or Preferred)

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

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.

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