Test Automation Engineer

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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 can grow.

About the Role

A Test Automation Engineer in the payment’s domain, specifically focusing on domestic low-value payments and the DebiCheck space. The candidate will be responsible for automating tests in a complex environment involving both legacy and new systems. The candidate will need to elevate the current test automation framework and migrate to tools like Playwright for automation and K6 for performance testing.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Proficiency in coding languages such as Python, C#, and Java is required, along with experience in AWS technologies.
• At least 3-5 years relevant experience in automation testing, including designing, developing, and executing automation scripts.
• Excellent communication abilities to liaise with stakeholders and train junior team members.

Minimum Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding and experience in end-to-end processes being tested to achieve successful results.
• Proficiency in conducting impact analysis when introducing software changes to assess potential risks and determine necessary testing efforts.
• Strong knowledge of the Full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and its various phases.
• Familiarity with best practices and industry standards in software and automated testing, including reporting, tracking, and follow-up, as well as Software Quality Assurance (SQA) principles.
• Proficiency in using test management and automation tools to support testing activities.
• Expertise in integration, regression, and automation testing techniques and methodologies.
• Experience in designing and implementing end-to-end automation frameworks, such as Data-Driven, Keyword-Driven, or Behaviour-Driven frameworks.
• Experience in Test Case Design, creating effective test cases and test scenarios based on requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

Minimum Education

• Grade 12 National Certificate/Vocational
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Management

Ideal Education

• A relevant AWS Foundation Certificate

Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Problem solving skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit 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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