Software Quality Engineer I

Use the automation test kit (frameworks and pre-defined test tools) to inspect analyse design develop implement and execute on re-useable automated test assets to quality assure the solution and its architecture to ensure the overall quality of the solution whilst aligning to the prescribed enterprise quality practices and standards.

• Build and foster deep relationship with Peers Subject Matter Experts Developers Product Owner and other Stakeholders through transparent communication which align to the Nedbank Values.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance Leads Practise Leads Business Analysts Developers Architects Product Owner and other Stakeholders to meet the expectations of our clients.
• Liaise with Stakeholders across Group Technology to build a network that will align to nWoW.
• Contribute to the retrospective reviews to introduce efficiencies which will ensure quicker delivery with high quality to our clients.
• Actively participate in the planning estimation and sizing of products features stories to be delivered.
• Delivery of a well-structured quality assurance solution aligned to enterprise quality practices and standards within the timelines agreed with the delivery team.
• Report and manage the resolution of issues timeously to avoid unplanned expenses which could result in late delivery and stability issues once operational.
• Contribute to the systematic breakdown of the business needs into manageable feature(s) stories and epics that can be delivered.
• Participate in the backlog grooming.
• Participate in the sprint planning test estimation and acceptance criteria per story.
• Discuss the low level design and functional requirements with the QA Lead Application/Solution Architect to understand the approach to test automation.

• Collaborate with the Core Technical Team to continuously improve the automation frameworks and overall platform.
• Develop the automation code using the automation test kit for execution.
• Implement the test automation solutions with the objective that it has adequate coverage within the sprint.
• Ensure the test automation solution meets the architectural and development standards that are re-usable and scalable.
• Confirm that the automation test code implemented is appropriately catalogued stored and aligns with the required governance.
• Ensure artefacts are easy obtainable by storing all relevant artefacts in the repository
• Integration into and test automation execution on DevOps pipelines.
• Log defects using the pre-defined defect management process and tool and ensure the relevant information is captured accurately that will assist with the root cause analysis.
• Identify potential product risks and communicate to the QA Lead the details and any possible mitigation factors.
• Report status of testing to the squad daily.
• Collaborate with the stakeholder to ensure the resolution of a defect and that the root cause analysis is performed and recorded.
• Participate in all retrospective reviews.
• Participate in the showcase to stakeholders.
• Understand and manage own time based on expected timelines articulated by the line-management and project expectations.
• Collaborate with Peers and industry experts to understand technical advances and its application within the Nedbank eco-system.
• Seek ongoing improvements in technical capabilities.
• Mentor the Software Test Engineers within the team to improve their technical capabilities.
• Support the achievement of the business strategy objectives and values.
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise.
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities.
• Contribute to the Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy.
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes models and systems though agile thinking.

BSc IT or BComm IT or similar

ISTQB Agile Foundation. ISTQB Advanced certification (preferred). Bootcamp training in Agile & DevOps.

Total number of years of experience:3 - 6 years
Management experience as part of the above years:No experience required
Type of experience:Test analysis & design experience. Test automation experience. Development experience. Experience in Agile delivery and exposure to Test Driven Development Behaviour Driven Development in a continuous delivery model. Experience in NFT. Ability to understand and interpret logical solution architecture. Understanding of DevOps pipelines & tools.