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Lead : Software Testing (Stellenbosch)

Lead : Software Testing (Stellenbosch)

Capitec Bank Ltd.Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Overview

We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below :

  • To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here!
  • Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below

We appoint energised and motivated people for their potential and we 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 that 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 better manage their financial lives, 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.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

  • To drive testing excellence within the product line by managing and overseeing the end-to-end testing process, and optimising testing processes through central and digital test automation practices.
  • To develop and implement a comprehensive testing vision and quality roadmap that aligns with organisational goals.
  • To ensure the continuity of the testing capability by crafting testing career paths and development paths for testers, including structured training programs and succession planning.
  • To provide technical leadership for automation frameworks, while fostering a culture of quality across the organisation.
  • The successful incumbent will be expected to have : the ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment; strong ethical standards and professional integrity; and commitment to continuous learning and remaining current with industry trends.
  • KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

    Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and implement testing vision and strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Create and maintain quality roadmap for continuous improvement.
  • Lead innovation in testing methodologies while defining and enforcing best practices.
  • Drive cross-team quality initiatives and cultivate strong partnerships with stakeholders.
  • Stay current with industry trends and contribute to the broader testing community.
  • Technical Excellence and Development

  • Design and implement scalable, maintainable end-to-end automation solutions across modern tech stacks.
  • Integrate end-to-end automated testing into CI / CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Develop comprehensive test strategies covering web applications, mobile apps, and API layers.
  • Establish testing standards for modern technologies.
  • Business Value and Quality Assurance (QA)

  • Establish meaningful quality metrics and demonstrate ROI from testing efforts.
  • Design effective risk mitigation strategies to protect business value.
  • Ensure comprehensive QA testing including identifying test conditions, creating test plans and test cases / scripts from project documentation.
  • Drive organisational impact through quality culture development.
  • Manage release processes and ensure testing integration within SDLC.
  • Qualifications (Minimum)

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
  • Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology - Computer Science or Information Management
  • EXPERIENCE

    Minimum :

  • 5+ years’ experience in QA testing (identifying test conditions, creating test plans and test cases / scripts from project documentation)
  • Developing and maintaining end-to-end automated test frameworks from scratch ( end-to-end test architecture and framework design )
  • Solid understanding of modern web technologies and end-to-end testing across various technology stacks ( modern web technology stack testing expertise )
  • Complex problem-solving in end-to-end scenarios
  • Stakeholder management and strategic influence
  • Ideal :

  • 5+ years' experience in Managing / Leading / coordinating a technical team and / or the work of Testing roles throughout the various testing phases and activities (technical leadership and team management)
  • 3+ years' Bank IT system exposure
  • Testing microservices, APIs, and distributed systems architectures
  • CI / CD pipeline integration with end-to-end test automation suites
  • Cloud-based testing solutions and modern deployment practices
  • Release management exposure
  • KNOWLEDGE

    Minimum :

  • The full IT project lifecycle (SDLC) and how the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) fits into it
  • End-to-end testing methodologies and strategies across various technology stacks
  • Git version control, branching strategies, and collaborative modern development workflows
  • CI / CD pipeline integration with GitHub actions
  • Agile methodology and modern development practices
  • Ideal :

  • Bank IT-related systems and infrastructure
  • Visual regression testing and accessibility testing automation
  • Docker containerisation for consistent testing environments
  • Strategic planning and business alignment
  • SKILLS

  • Analytical Skills
  • Communications Skills
  • Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
  • Planning, organising and coordination skills
  • Change Management Skills
  • Strategic Thinking Skills
  • CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Clear criminal and credit record
  • Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement 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 / / 06

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