OM Bank - Quality Assurance Engineer at Old Mutual Limited

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Selenium, Appium, REST Assured, Java, Cucumber, TestNG, CI/CD, Agile, Jira, Confluence, Cloud Testing, API Testing, Mobile Testing, Test Data Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description We are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer with 6+ years of hands-on experience in software testing, automation framework development, and CI/CD integration. This role requires a technically strong individual who can contribute to designing and maintaining scalable automated test solutions across web, mobile, and API layers in an Agile environment. You’ll collaborate with developers, product owners, and DevOps engineers to improve testing practices and ensure the delivery of high-quality software. KEY RESULT AREAS Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks for UI, API, and mobile platforms. • Write efficient and reusable automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Appium, REST Assured, and TestNG. • Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to understand business requirements and translate them into test automation strategies. • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. • Execute test suites, report defects, and validate fixes to ensure the stability and quality of the product. • Maintain and manage test environments and test data effectively. • Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes. • Document and communicate test results and provide risk assessments to stakeholders. ROLE REQUIREMENTS Required Skills & Experience • 6+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation. • Proficiency in Java and experience with Selenium WebDriver, Appium, REST Assured, Cucumber (BDD), and TestNG. • Solid understanding of test automation frameworks (e.g., POM, data-driven, hybrid). • Hands-on experience testing web, mobile (iOS/Android), and RESTful APIs. • Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) for continuous testing. • Exposure to cloud-based test platforms such as BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, or HeadSpin. • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and working within sprint cycles. • Competence in using tools like Jira and Confluence for test and project management. • Understanding of test data management strategies and best practices. Education & Certifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. • Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Certified Selenium Tester, AWS, Agile) are a plus. Skills Action Planning, Adaptive Thinking, Data Compilation, Data Management, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Legal Practices, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Project Quality Management, Project Testing, Report Review, Test Case Management Competencies Business Insight Communicates Effectively Courage Cultivates Innovation Drives Results Ensures Accountability Instills Trust Manages Complexity Education Closing Date 29 November 2025 , 23:59 The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question. The Old Mutual Story! Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.

Responsibilities

The Quality Assurance Engineer will design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks for UI, API, and mobile platforms. They will collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to improve testing practices and ensure the delivery of high-quality software.