OM Bank - Quality Assurance Engineer

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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.

• 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.

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