Quality Assurance Lead (Automation Testing)

Recruiter:

IOCO

Job Ref:

454623268

Date posted:

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Lead with strong Automation Testing expertise to join our team on a consulting engagement with a leading client in the banking sector. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can provide guidance to the QA team while actively contributing to automation testing efforts.

What you'll do:

Lead and mentor the QA team, ensuring best practices in testing and automation.
Define and implement QA strategies, frameworks, and processes aligned with project goals.
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure quality standards.
Drive automation initiatives and maintain robust test suites.
Perform hands-on automation testing and troubleshoot complex issues.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements.

Your Expertise:

Proven experience as a QA Lead or Senior QA Engineer in complex environments.
Strong background in Automation Testing and test framework design.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on technical involvement.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

ISTQB Certification (Foundation or Advanced level).
Relevant IT or Software Testing qualification (Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field).
Additional certifications in Automation Testing tools or Agile methodologies are advantageous.

Technical Stack

Languages & Tools: Java (JDK 8), IntelliJ, Selenium, Rest Assured, Cucumber
Repositories & Build Tools: Nexus Central Repository
Additional: Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration with automation frameworks.

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