Lead QA Engineer at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• Create & independently drive automation testing frameworks & plans as well as lead the development & delivery of test scripts for multiple technical products / services (across tribes) e.g. web, mobile, SOA applications, etc. QA includes front – end, back – end, integration, performance, scalability and regression testing of various enterprise wide solutions.  This entails full responsibility for ensuring that multiple / complex products across an estate are protected through quantifiable test coverage & metrics.

Job Description

• The Foreign Exchange team in CIB Corporate Technology is looking for a skilled and experienced Lead QA Engineer, responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our trading platform by designing and executing comprehensive test plans, writing manual test cases, developing automation scripts using a Python-based framework, and leveraging your understanding of RESTful services and APIs. Additionally, you will utilize Microsoft Playwright or similar tools for web automation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify test requirements, execute tests, and provide valuable feedback to improve the overall quality of the software. This is a senior-level position that requires strong technical proficiency, a deep understanding of testing methodologies, and expertise in test automation, RESTful services, APIs, and web automation with Microsoft Playwright.

Key Accountabilities:

Test Planning and Strategy:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and define test objectives, strategies, and scope.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases for the trading platform, focusing on attention to detail and accuracy.
• Identify and prioritize test cases based on risk assessment and business impact.

Manual Test Execution:

• Execute manual tests to validate the functionality, usability, and reliability of the trading platform.
• Verify and validate numerical calculations and data accuracy within the trading platform.
• Identify and log defects using issue tracking systems, and collaborate with development teams to investigate and resolve issues.

Test Automation:

• Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts using a Python-based framework.
• Automate test cases for regression testing, functional testing, and performance testing.
• Utilize Microsoft Playwright or similar tools for web automation.
• Continuously enhance and optimize test automation scripts to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automation into the CI/CD pipeline.

RESTful Services and API Testing:

• Understand and test RESTful services and APIs to ensure functionality and reliability.
• Validate data exchanges and interactions between different components of the trading platform.
• Perform API testing for data validation and integration scenarios.

Test Documentation and Reporting:

• Create and maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports.
• Generate accurate and timely test summary reports, defect reports, and other relevant documentation.

Test Environment Setup and Maintenance:

• Set up and maintain test environments, ensuring the availability of necessary data and configurations.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure the test environment closely matches the production environment.

Test Process Improvement:

• Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing efforts.
• Provide valuable feedback to the development team to improve the overall quality of the software.

Key critical education and experience required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Min 5 years hands on experience as a Test Engineer or Quality Assurance Engineer in an Agile Software Development environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with numerical data.
• Proficient in writing manual test cases and executing them systematically.
• Expertise in developing and maintaining test automation scripts using a Python-based framework.
• Solid understanding of testing methodologies and best practices.
• Experience in testing RESTful services and APIs for functionality and integration.
• Proficiency in web automation using tools such as Microsoft Playwright or similar.
• Experience with issue tracking systems for defect tracking and resolution.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology