Software Developer in Test

Job Description Hello Future Software Developer in Test. Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen. As part of our talented team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change. Responsibilities To create, maintain and refine automated testing within the quality assurance processes across the Core Banking Applications whilst working with technical leads to enable efficient product delivery and effective use of open‑source tools wherever possible. Contribute to an environment of successful delivery and continuous improvement. Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs. Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate. Minimise system downtime through proactive testing to identify potential issues and ensure minimisation of recurring problems by managing defects and performing code reviews. Assess, identify and mitigate potential risks within the IT environment and comply with governance in terms of legislative, audit and business policy requirements. Code, compile, test and implement tests to ensure applications are working according to test requirements in compliance with the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Proactively engage with business units and colleagues to understand underlying needs and opportunities, and identify IT innovative solutions in a timely manner. Script/Tests Analysis Proficiently analyse both new and existing automation scripts. Identify areas for improvement or maintenance in existing scripts. Create test cases based on Business Requirement Specifications. Automation Scripting Quickly adapt to prescribed standards and usage of our internal framework. Familiarize yourself with all defined interaction points in the framework, namely Legacy Application, REST, API, Selenium, SOAP, IMS, OCEP. Design robust, scalable and maintainable automation scripts covering various aspects of the System Under Test. Review existing processes and suggest innovative ideas to improve and streamline processes to drive efficiencies and minimise redundant scripts. Stakeholder Communication Collaborate effectively with stakeholders (QA, Infrastructure, Architecture, Developers, Business). Understand the SUT from a business perspective. Maintain open communication with product owners and business analysts to gather relevant information on requirements. Performance Testing Create and maintain component‑level performance tests using JMeter. Work closely with the Performance Engineer to ensure proper processes are followed during test creation and execution. Collaborate with the Performance Engineer to create reports, suggest improvements and highlight bottlenecks. Issue Resolution And Analysis Proactively collaborate with business, stakeholders and developers to ensure quicker turnaround time for fixes. Participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting. Provide detailed information to facilitate timely issue resolution. Leadership Responsibilities Demonstrate leadership qualities. Solve problems effectively. Communicate efficiently. Work closely with the assigned Technical Team Lead. Ensure the quality and stability of testing processes. Desired Experience JAVA Springboot Test Analysis Training Database Management: SQL basics Front‑end Application Navigation API Testing (using tools like Postman and SOAPUI) API Documentation (including Swagger docs) Monitoring Tools (Plunk, Grafana) CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins/Bamboo) Micro Focus ALM Octane usage Git and Bitbucket knowledge IntelliJ (IDE) Usage Understanding of Script Datasheets Data Driven Framework Knowledge of OCEP Services Data Preparation and understanding Agile Methodology Ideal Candidate Traits An adaptable problem solver who does not fear change but thrives from it. A disruptor in your field of IT expertise. An initiative taker who identifies opportunity and improves. Known for your delivery track record. Wanting to be in a career that makes meaningful contribution to your and other people's lives. We’ll Make a Good Match If You’re Curious – driven by always wanting to know more and learn more. Obsessed with mastery – you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself. Courageous – you are brave enough to think and do things differently and are always ready to take ownership. A team player – you believe in the power of teams and always collaborate. Emotionally intelligent – you have a high EQ that enables you to truly connect with people, no matter how technical. Benefits Opportunities to network and collaborate. Inspiring work environment. Work that is challenging. Space to make a difference. Opportunities to innovate. Flexible conditions. Focus on health and wellbeing (onsite wellness centre, gym and crèche). Resources for professional development. Generous leave policy. Preferential employee banking rates. Learning and development opportunities. Take note that applications will not be accepted on and after 29/11/25. The