Job description
Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description Senior QA Test Engineer with extensive experience in Payments and Card systems, delivering quality assurance across real-time payments, digital banking, and card platforms.
Strong expertise in API, UI, automation, and integration testing, with a solid understanding of ISO 20022, payment processing, and end-to-end transaction lifecycles. Experienced in Agile delivery, release testing, defect management, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.
KEY RESULT AREAS End-to-End Test – Payments Define and own testing strategy and test for: Real-Time Transactions (RTC, RPP) Debit Checks, Reversals, VAS (Value Added Services) Clearing & Settlement (ACH, RTGS, NPS) Validate workflows across initiating channels (mobile, web, POS) and backend processors (switches, gateways, schemes).
Messaging & Standards Validate ISO 20022 messaging: PACS, PAIN, CAMT (MX messages). Test Execution – UI, API, Automation Conduct and lead testing across: API interfaces (REST/SOAP) for payment and card systems using Postman, Swagger Mobile and Web UI for payment journeys (P2P, bill payments, tap-to-pay, QR, etc.) Automated regression suites using Karate, Selenium, or BDD frameworks Drive test data design, using synthetic data where applicable, with referential integrity for linked card-payment flows.
Test Leadership & Delivery Lead testing activities across Payments and Card initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Lead daily standups, test progress reviews, triage sessions, and retrospectives. Actively unblock delivery impediments, from test environment issues to vendor dependencies.
Oversee peer reviews, mentor junior testers, and promote quality-first culture. Release & Risk Management Govern end-to-end release test readiness, including: Entry/exit criteria Go/No-Go recommendations Environment readiness Production validations Highlight risks, test gaps, and defects early, driving resolution with cross-functional teams.
Stakeholder & Partner Engagement Coordinate with: Product, compliance, operations, fraud, and architecture teams Third-party vendors (scheme partners, processors, gateway providers) Regulatory bodies for conformance and audits Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, Business Analysts, Architects, Operations, Fraud, Compliance, and third-party vendors to ensure successful delivery of payment solutions.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS Skills Action Planning, Action Planning, Adaptive Thinking, Agile Project Management, Budget Management, Change Management, Current State Assessment, Data Compilation, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Futures Thinking, Gap Analysis, IT Implementation, Learning and Development (L&D), Managing Stakeholder Expectations, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Project Life Cycle Management, Project Performance Management (PM), Project Quality Assurance, Project Reporting, Project Risk Management, Project Schedule Management, Project Scope Management, Project Strategy {+ 1 more} Competencies Business Insight Collaborates Communicates Effectively Courage Cultivates Innovation Customer Focus Decision Quality Develops Talent Education Closing Date 04 August 2026 , 23:59 The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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