Automation Test Engineer (12-month Hybrid role)

Are you a quality-driven automation expert ready to test and validate systems that handle millions of transactions daily? We're on the lookout for a sharp, proactive Automation Test Engineer to join a dynamic Agile team at one of SA's leading banks. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge payments systems, shape the future of digital banking, and ensure platform reliability at scale.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build and maintain robust test automation frameworks from the ground up
• Design, develop, and execute detailed test cases, plans, and scripts (manual + automated)
• Own testing for complex systems, including functional, regression, integration, and API testing
• Collaborate closely with devs, BA's, and other QA engineers to ensure high-quality releases
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify defects early and drive resolutions efficiently
• Communicate test progress and quality metrics to key stakeholders
• Champion QA best practices, process enhancements, and maintain compliance with banking standards

Tech Stack & Tools You'll Work With

• Automation Tools: Selenium, Playwright
• Languages: JavaScript, C#, SQL, PostgreSQL
• API Testing: Postman, RESTful APIs
• CI/CD & Version Control: Git, pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Performance Testing (Bonus): JMeter or K6
• Cloud Exposure (Bonus): AWS, with AWS Cloud Practitioner certification
• Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of payments systems; ISO 20022 experience is a big plus

What We're Looking For

• 3–5+ years of experience in automation testing within payments space
• Proven track record working in banking or financial services
• Payments domain experience is essential
• Comfortable working in fast-paced Agile teams
• Strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Analytical thinker with relentless attention to detail
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn and share knowledge

Why This Role?

• Work on mission-critical systems in the payments landscape
• Join a forward-thinking, collaborative Agile team
• Use modern tools and tech to tackle real-world challenges
• Hybrid working – balance flexibility with engagement
• Contribute to systems that impact millions of users across the country

Ready to raise the bar for quality in banking tech?
We want to hear from you. Send your CV and step into a role where your testing expertise powers real financial innovation.