Software Test Analyst
Date: 12 Jun 2025
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA
Company: Capitec Bank Ltd
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Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!!
We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and 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 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 manage their financial lives better, 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.
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Test Analyst to join Open Banking team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of API testing methodologies, tools, and best practices. You will be responsible for validating RESTful and/or SOAP APIs, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability across our platform.
Our Ideal Candidate
- 2+ years of experience in API testing or software QA.
- Strong knowledge of RESTful and/or SOAP APIs.
- Proficiency in tools like Postman, Swagger, SoapUI, or equivalent.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks would be an advantage.
- Familiarity with JSON, XML, HTTP methods, status codes, and authentication methods (OAuth, API Keys, JWT).
- Good understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies.
Minimum Knowledge
- Design, develop, and execute automated and manual tests for APIs.
- Validate REST/SOAP API requests and responses, including status codes, headers, payloads, and error messages.
- Work closely with developers and product managers to understand API requirements and use cases.
- Use tools like Postman, Swagger, SoapUI, or similar to test and document APIs.
- Write and maintain test cases, test plans, and test scripts.
- Ensure APIs meet performance, security, and compliance standards.
- Identify, document, and track bugs and inconsistencies in bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
- Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and other Agile ceremonies.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Passion for quality and continuous improvement.
Conditions of Employment
- Clear credit and criminal record
If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best bank in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you!
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