Senior Software Quality Engineer

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Job Description

• Responsibilities

  Quality Assurance Testing

  Validate and interpret complex test data to evaluate and recommend the suitability of nonstandard materials or components.

  Testing Information Technology (IT) Performance

  Design and monitor the quality of website/applications software tests and respond to user emails to monitor diagnose and correct performance issues.

  Quality Assurance Testing Design

  Develop and validate complex new test methods and procedures for a product or operations segment incorporating new technologies and meeting changing organizational customer and/or regulatory requirements.

  Quality Management System

  Identify analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of current policies and business processes that are in the scope of the quality management system (QMS); contribute to the design of the QMS; provide specialist quality management oversight to the drafting of new policies and procedures and the design of business processes; contribute to the quantification of the costs and business benefits of change.

  Operational Compliance

  Monitor and review performance and behaviors within area of responsibility to identify and resolve noncompliance with the organizations policies and relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct.

  Continuous Improvement

  Review existing operations in a major area of work and implement innovation processes to generate new ideas and ensure the required continuous improvement outcomes are delivered.

  Application Software Development

  Develop existing and new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop new applications to meet customer requirements.

  Application Software Road Map

  Define and maintain a roadmap to facilitate application software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.

  Applications Software Maintenance

  Monitor identify and correct the most-complex software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software.

  Design and Conceptualization

  Work effectively with cross-functional teams to conceptualize products and services leveraging data to drive original design ideas and decisions.

  Documentation

  Create and maintain complex technical and/or user documentation to a high standard.

• 10 years in software testing including at least 3 years in leadership roles extensive experience in performance and security testing and a strong background in DevOps.

• Expertise in programming languages like Java JavaScript or Python.

• Experience in creating test automation frameworks at both a frontend and backend layer.

• Strong expertise in SQL and test data management

• Mastery of performance testing tools like Apache JMeter or LoadRunner and analysing system performance

• Proficiency in security testing tools like OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite.

• Extensive experience in CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins GitLab CI ADO or similar.

• In-depth understanding of DevOps practices and tools including containerisation and orchestration with tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience in working with cloud technologies like AWS Azure or Google Cloud.

• Communication: Effective communication with cross-functional teams.

• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain good relationships within the firm and industry.

• Emotional Intelligence: Ability to perceive assess and influence emotions.

• Assertiveness: Ability to surface issues and pursue difficult conversations without delay.

Performs quality assurance checks for applications developed in house packaged or third-party hosted using a variety of manual and automated tools. Develops and implements quality assurance problem reporting processes and systems. OML roles mapped to this porfile are: Senior Quality Engineer Technical Lead : Quality Engineering Technical Lead: Quality Engineering (Automation) and Technical Test Manager.

Skills

Action Planning Adaptive Thinking Data Compilation Data Management Design Evaluating Information Executing Plans Java Legal Practices Oral Communications Policies & Procedures Project Quality Management Project Testing Quality Assurance Testing Report Review Software Quality Software Testing Test Case Management Test Design

Competencies

Business Insight

Communicates Effectively

Cultivates Innovation

Drives Results

Ensures Accountability

Instills Trust

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

07 July 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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