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QA Automation Engineer

Ecentric Payment Systems
Full-time
On-site
Rondebosch, Western Cape, South Africa

To ensure your application is successfully received and that you can smoothly complete the screening process, we encourage you to apply through our Career Portal:www.ecentric.co.za.

We look forward to reviewing your submission!

Introduction: 

Our team offers comprehensive experience and expertise across the South African (and beyond) payment gateways landscape. To guarantee the best service, we handle all the one-to-many payment relationships on behalf of our clients so they may focus their energy on growing their business.

As leaders in payment compliance and security, our clients can have the peace of mind that their payment processing needs are met efficiently with absolute security.

Position Overview: 

We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated tests to ensure the highest level of software quality. This role requires a solid understanding of BDD practices and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams. Experience in the Fintech sector and knowledge of Tricentis Test Management tools is a significant advantage.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using BDD frameworks such as Cucumber, SpecFlow, or similar.
  • Implement and manage test automation frameworks, ensuring seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
  • Collaborate with development, product management, and QA teams to define test scenarios, ensure comprehensive test coverage, and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Execute and analyse automated test suites to identify and report defects, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Utilise Tricentis Test Management tools to manage test cases, execution, and reporting, improving test coverage and efficiency.
  • Participate in manual testing efforts when necessary to ensure critical issues are identified and resolved.
  • Document and maintain test cases, test scripts, and other QA-related documentation.
  • Provide regular reports on testing progress, results, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
  • Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in QA automation, BDD, and Fintech industry standards

Requirements

We encourage all applicants to review carefully the required skills, competencies, and education levels outlined in the job description. This ensures that we can focus on candidates with the right qualifications, leading to a more efficient and accurate evaluation of your application.

To ensure your application can be fully considered, it is essential to complete the SAPIA assessment, which will be emailed to you immediately after submitting your application. We kindly request that you complete the assessment within the next 3 days to proceed with the short-listing process.

We appreciate your prompt attention to this and look forward to reviewing your complete application!


Qualification and Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Years of Experience

Minimum: 4 years after qualification

Maximum: 6 years after qualification

Professional Expertise

Critical:  
  • Experience in the Fintech industry, with a thorough understanding of industry-specific challenges and regulatory requirements.
  • Proficiency in using Tricentis Test Management tools for managing test cases, execution, and reporting.
  • Knowledge of API testing tools like Postman or SoapUI.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Proven experience as a QA Automation Engineer with a strong focus on BDD frameworks such as Cucumber, SpecFlow, or similar.
  • In-depth knowledge of software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
  • Hands-on experience with test automation tools like Selenium, Appium, or similar.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

Our Culture & Philosophy

We go beyond being just an employer - we are a long-term career growth partner in South Africa's payments industry. Here, we unleash our employees’ potential, embrace innovation, and shape the future of the payments industry.

As such, we are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employee's well-being, foster personal and professional growth, and enhance their overall quality of life. Our employee benefits program is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our workforce, recognizing that individual plays a vital role in driving our company forward.

From retirement planning to professional development and work-life balance initiatives, Ecentric is dedicated to empowering our employees to thrive both inside and outside the workplace. We understand that happy, healthy employees are the key to a thriving organization, and our benefits program reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting our most valuable asset – our people.
Competitive salary structure including:
  • Pension fund;
  • Disability Benefit;
  • Death Benefit;
  • Dread disease; and
  • Funeral Cover.
  • Hybrid working arrangements are offered, with some exceptions.
  • Conveniently located at the "Great Westerford Building" on the Corner of Dean Street and Main Road with access to:
  • Dean Street Arcade and Newlands Quarters with a variety of Restaurants and Coffee Shops
  • Gym and Child Care Facilities (inside Great Westerford Building)