Team Lead, Quality Assurance

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

The QA Team Lead will be responsible for leading a team of QA engineers to ensure the quality of software applications with a focus on integration, Finacle core banking system, mobile and internet banking platforms, and USSD services.

Test Planning and Execution

• • Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases.
  • Execute functional, integration, system, regression, and performance testing.
  • Identify, document, and track defects using a bug tracking system.
  • Ensure timely and effective resolution of defects.
    

Integrated Testing

• • Validate the seamless integration of various systems and platforms.
  • Test interfaces between Finacle and other applications.
  • Verify data integrity and consistency across integrated systems.
    

Finacle Core Banking Operation

• • Conduct thorough testing of Finacle functionalities.
  • Validate transactions, account management, and other core banking operations.
  • Ensure compliance with banking regulations and industry standards
    

Mobile/Internet Banking/USSD

• • Test user interfaces and functionalities across different devices and browsers.
  • Validate user authentication, transaction processing, and account inquiries.
  • Ensure a seamless and user-friendly banking experience.
  • Test USSD menus and functionalities.
  • Validate transaction processing and information retrieval via USSD.
  • Ensure accessibility and ease of use for USSD users.
    

Automation Testing

• • Develop and maintain automated test scripts.
  • Execute automated tests and analyze results.
  • Enhance test coverage and efficiency through automation
    

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in software testing.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading a QA team.
• Certifications in software testing (ISTQB, CSTE)
  
  

Experience

• Strong understanding of Finacle core banking system.
• Extensive experience in testing mobile and internet banking applications.
• Proficient in testing USSD services.
• Experience in integration testing and validation.
• Expertise in test planning, execution, and defect tracking.
  
  

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  
  

Technical Competencies

• Experience in automation testing using tools like Selenium or Appium
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

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