Software Developer in Test at FNB South Africa

• To create, maintain and refine automated testing within the quality assurance processes across the Core Banking Applications whilst working with technical leads to enable efficient product delivery and effective use of open-source tools wherever possible

Are you someone who can:

• Contribute to an environment of successful delivery and continuous improvement.
• Prevent wastage, and on an ongoing basis identify process improvements in order to contain and reduce costs.
• Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate
• Minimise system downtime through pro-active testing to identify potential issues and ensure minimisation of recurring problems by managing defects and performing code reviews.
• Assess, identify and mitigate potential risks within the IT environment and comply with governance in terms of legislative, audit and business policy requirements.
• Code, compile, test and implement tests to ensure applications are working according to test requirements in compliance with the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Proactively engage with business units and colleagues to understand underlying needs and opportunities, and identify Information Technology (IT) innovative solutions in a timely manner.

SDIT Responsibilities:

Script/Tests Analysis:

• Proficiently analyse both new and existing Automation scripts.
• Identify areas for improvement or maintenance in existing scripts.
• Create test cases based on Business Requirement Specifications.

Automation Scripting:

• Quickly adapt to prescribed standards and usage of our internal Framework.
• Familiarize yourself with all defined interaction points in the framework, namely (Legacy Application, REST, API, Selenium, SOAP, IMS, OCEP).
• Design robust, scalable, and maintainable automation scripts covering various aspects of the System Under Test.
• Review existing processes and suggest innovative ideas to improve and streamline processes to drive efficiencies and minimise redundancy scripts

Stakeholder Communication:

• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders (QA, Infrastructure, Architecture, Developers, Business).
• Understand the SUT from a business perspective.
• Maintain open communication with product owners and business analysts to gather relevant information on requirements.

Performance Testing:

• Create and maintain component-level performance tests using JMeter.
• Work closely with the Performance Engineer to ensure proper processes are followed during test creation and execution.
• Collaborate with the Performance Engineer to create reports, suggest improvements, and highlight bottlenecks.

Issue Resolution and Analysis:

• Proactively collaborate with business, stakeholders, and developers to ensure quicker turnaround time for fixes.
• Participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Provide detailed information to facilitate timely issue resolution.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Solve problems effectively.
• Communicate efficiently.
• Work closely with the assigned Technical Team Lead.
• Ensure the quality and stability of testing processes.

Desired Experience:

The ideal candidate should have experience in the following areas:

• JAVA
• Springboot
• Test Analysis Training
• Database Management: SQL basics
• Front-end Application Navigation
• API Testing (using tools like Postman and SOAPUI)
• API Documentation (including Swagger docs)
• Monitoring Tools (Plunk, Grafana)
• CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins/Bamboo)
• Micro Focus ALM Octane usage
• Git and Bitbucket knowledge
• IntelliJ (IDE) Usage
• Understanding of Script Datasheets
• Data Driven Framework
• Knowledge of OCEP Services
• Data Preparation and understanding
• Agile Methodology

Dare to imagine the change with us if you are:

• An adaptable problem solver who does not fear change but thrives from it.
• A disruptor in your field of IT expertise
• An initiative taker who identifies opportunity and improves
• Known for your delivery track record.
• Wanting to be in a career that makes meaningful contribution to your and other people's lives.

We’ll make a good match if you’re:

• Curious - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more.
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
• Courageous - you're brave enough to think and do things differently and are always ready to put your hand up and take ownership.
• A team player - you believe in the power of teams so you're always part of one, building and leveraging your networks.
• Emotionally intelligent - you have a high EQ that enables you to truly connect with people, no matter how technical or specialist your role is.

You’ll benefit from our changeable benefits like:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Inspiring work environment
• Work that is challenging
• Space to make a difference.
• Opportunities to innovate.
• Conditions that are flexible
• Focus on health and wellbeing (onsite wellness center, gym and crèche at our main campus to innovative employee wellbeing and financial fitness programmes)
• Resources to help you with your professional development.
• Generous leave policy
• Preferential employee banking rates
• When it comes to learning and development, we encourage our changeable to expand their knowledge, on their own, with others, in person or online.
• As for our workspace, it is immersive, collaborative, and energetic because at FNB, innovation is our lifeblood and change in our DNA.

End Date: November 29, 2025