Specialist QA Engineer

Specialist QA Engineer Amidel is an Information Technology and Business Consulting Company that provides highly specialised solutions to large and small enterprises in both the private and public sectors. Our team of experts leverages cutting-edge technologies to address complex business challenges and drive digital transformation. We are looking for an experienced Specialist QA Engineer to join a high-performing DevOps team working on cross-border international payments systems. The successful candidate will bring at least 8 years of QA expertise, including automation, testing frameworks, and CI/CD practices. This role supports innovation and digital transformation in a major pan-African financial institution, helping modernise application infrastructure and ensure compliance with the highest quality standards. Job family: Computer Science / Software Engineering / Quality Assurance Minimum Experience: 8+ years in Software Quality Assurance 3+ years in Automation Testing Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field Advantageous: ISTQB Test Manager Certification Contract Type: Permanent or Fixed-Term RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities vary by engagement but may include: Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for both frontend and backend systems. Collaborate with developers to embed automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Create technical integration and automated test suites using frameworks such as Robot Framework and Selenium Conduct API and performance testing using tools like Postman and JMeter Plan and coordinate test strategies and execution across internal and external projects. Monitor test delivery and quality metrics across test phases. Mentor and support QA resources, providing leadership in test practices. Ensure adherence to governance processes and implement quality gates. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and evaluate testing maturity. Prepare and present detailed test reports to stakeholders. Manage quality risks and provide mitigation plans. QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES Automation Expertise: Proficient in Selenium, Python, TestNG, and REST API testing Frameworks & Design Patterns: Strong experience with data-driven, keyword-driven, and hybrid test frameworks, plus Page Object Model (POM) CI/CD Integration: Experience integrating tests within DevOps pipelines using Git and other CI/CD tools. Testing Methodologies: Familiar with Agile Testing, Risk-Based Testing, TDD, BDD, and Exploratory Testing Performance Testing: Knowledge of performance, load, and scalability testing techniques Test Governance & Strategy: Strong experience in planning, execution, and test process improvement. Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage senior stakeholders confidently. Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with the National Payment System and SWIFT/international settlements is highly advantageous. Leadership: Ability to provide technical leadership, coaching, and resource development in QA environments If you're passionate about delivering high-quality software in dynamic, business-critical environments and want to be part of a team reshaping the future of banking across Africa, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.