QA Lead Financial Services

7 days ago

Gauteng, South Africa Paracon Full time

**Role Overview**:
Are you a passionate QA Lead with Financial Services background? We are looking for a resource to Lead the Test Implementation at one of our clients, following the agreed Quality Assurance principles and standards to manage the Product risk and inter-dependencies during the Product Life-Cycle. This QA Lead needs to ensure alignment across Business Analysis, Development, Quality Assurance and Environment to optimise the testing efficiencies across the Product delivery stack and also ensure team effectiveness and healthy team dynamics.

Our client who is one of the leading banks in South Africa prides itself on its strong delivery and ability to innovate and ensure its products have a competitive edge in the marketplace. They provide an opportunity to grow within this environment and the leaders in this area will mentor you and help you to get to that next level. This is an outstanding opportunity for you if you want to excel in your career and if you are wanting that exposure within the Digital/Cloud & DevOps space.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE QA LEAD**:

- Support achievement of the Banks strategy and drive a culture that pursues excellence and quality
- Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values.
- Build a deep understanding of the business need in order to contribute to the ongoing value proposition.
- Seek ongoing improvements in technical capabilities.
- Encourage continuous learning and questioning of the business and technology.
- Mentor the Engineers within the team to improve their technical capabilities.
- Ensure the team dynamics are healthy (coaching and mentoring, assist with decision making, encourage self-organisation and assist with prioritisation).
- Reinforce Radical Collaboration, Agile and DevOps nWoW Philosophies in leading and managing the Quality Assurance practice.
- Liaise with Stakeholders across Group Technology to build a network that will align to nWoW.
- Participate in the sprint planning, and success criteria per story/epic.
- Facilitate the daily stand-up where necessary and manage the issues raised by the Software Quality & Test Engineers and remove any blockers.
- Participate in the retrospective reviews and seek efficiencies which will ensure quicker delivery with high quality to our client(s).
- Communicate the Product risk to the Product Owner, Scrum Master & Chapter Lead and highlight any mitigating factors.
- Drive rigour into Quality Assurance practices across the Bank:

- Encourage the Software Quality Engineers to collaborate across team to ensure efficient implementation of Product and ensure automation governance is adhered to by all.
- Facilitate the handover of QA deliverables for all testing phases.
- Review and ensure all QA artefacts are stored centrally.
- Work with the Enterprise Quality Assurance Chapter Lead on the metrics and reporting to communicate testing status.
- Ensure the QA deliverables produced aligned to the test approach.
- Ensure the defect management process is adhered to by the Software Quality & Test Engineers and where necessary chair the defect triage sessions.
- Produce a closeout report and monitor product health in production for 2 weeks to ensure any issues are referenced in the report for completeness.
- Review and prioritise all issues raised by the Software Quality & Test Engineers.
- Work with the Enterprise Quality Assurance Chapter Lead on the metrics and reporting to communicate testing status.
- Ensure the QA deliverables produced aligned to the test approach.
- Encourage the Software Quality & Test Engineers to collaborate across team to ensure efficient implementation of Product and ensure automation governance is adhered to by all.
- Facilitate the handover of QA deliverables for all testing phases.
- Review and ensure all QA artefacts are stored centrally.
- Allow for and encourage significant investment in the end-to-end QA design.
- Encourage Peer reviews of the QA artefacts.

**KEY REQUIREMENTS**:

- Strong Java programming, Frontend and API Automation with good NFT understanding.

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Effective Communication Skill
- Problem Solving
- Time Management - Crucial in the Agile World
- Have a Strong Base in Programming
- Strong Negotiation Skills

**EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Matric is essential and a pre-requisite to work at client
- 2-3 Years Management Experience advantageous

Find out some super skills of a QA Lead here.

  • Financial Advisor

    5 days ago

    Gauteng, South Africa Pilanehurst Financial services Full time

    Position: Independent Long-term Insurance Broker (Commercial) Location: Sandton and Pretoria CBD Do you love being out and about, meeting new people? Do you want to write your own cheque on a monthly basis? Are you fantastic at convincing and does your negotiation skills know no bounds? Raise your hand because WE’RE HIRING! It’s our mission to...

  • Financial Advisor

    5 days ago

    Gauteng, South Africa Pilanehurst Financial services Full time

    Position: Independent Long-term Insurance Broker (Commercial) Location: Sandton and Pretoria CBD Do you love being out and about, meeting new people? Do you want to write your own cheque on a monthly basis? Are you fantastic at convincing and does your negotiation skills know no bounds? Raise your hand because WE’RE HIRING! It’s our mission to...

  • Customer Service Consultant

    5 days ago

    Gauteng, South Africa 1 Life Insurance Full time

    We require an Afrikaans speaking consultant. - Facilitation of all inbound calls on a daily basis ensuring first call resolution - Facilitation of all outbound calls on a daily basis - Deals with all customer queries in a professional manner according to the SLA - Administration: - Accurate amendments to all policy information according to QA standards -...

  • Saipa/saica

    3 weeks ago

    Gauteng, South Africa Reachout Financial Services Full time

    Responsible for daily financial and accounting Preparing and maintaining financial statements Compiling reports Preparing balance sheets. Maintaining accounts receivable Handling of document bills Ensure timely payment of invoices Updating financial records via accounting software Gathering payroll expenses and input into appropriate entry...

  • Saipa

    5 days ago

    Gauteng, South Africa Reachout Financial Services Full time

    Responsible for daily financial and accounting Preparing and maintaining financial statements Compiling reports Preparing balance sheets. Maintaining accounts receivable Handling of document bills Ensure timely payment of invoices Updating financial records via accounting software Gathering payroll expenses and input into appropriate entry...

  • Strategic Financial Analyst

    6 days ago

    City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa CA Financial Appointments Full time

    I am currently recruiting for a Strategic Financial Analyst for a leading, financial services company, based in Cape Town. This role will include providing commercial insight and analysis of business performance, compiling financial reports, and provide business intelligence to assist in decision making. **Responsibilities**: - Support the integrated...

  • QA & Qc Manager - Sandton

    5 days ago

    Gauteng, South Africa Jobs 4 All Full time

    Summary Position: QA & QC Manager - Sandton Reporting to: Project Manager - To oversee the activity of the quality assurance department and staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization's products and/or development processes. - To oversee site inspections and quality checks on substation...

  • Head of Legal: Consumer

    7 days ago

    Gauteng, South Africa Private Recruitment Full time

    Job Purpose We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Legal to oversee the legal operations within our consumer division. The Head of Legal - Consumer Division (Financial Services) is a key leadership role responsible for providing strategic legal counsel and guidance to the organisation's Consumer Division operating in the financial services...

  • Covid -19 Vaccination Programme Lead (12 Months

    2 weeks ago

    Gauteng, South Africa FullStop Recruitment Services Full time

    The Programme Lead will manage the funding for the programme and ensure that its objectives are implemented and achieved. The incumbent will plan, coordinate and execute The Oragnisation’s COVID-19 Vaccine project at a national level. **Requirements**: - Degree in Public Health, Social Science or relevant tertiary qualification - 5 years’ experience in...

  • Operations Manager- Sandton

    2 weeks ago

    Gauteng, South Africa Lead Capital Group Full time

    As the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the growth and development of the teams to consistently deliver excellence through staff performance optimization, process management, technology utilization, and continuous improvement. **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ROLE - Manage/maintain and improve call center operations including...

  • Director (P5) (Financial Support Services: Business Support)

    1 week ago

    Gauteng, South Africa University of Johannesburg Full time

    **Advert reference**: uj_001771 **Advert status**: Online **Position Summary** **Industry**:Education & Training**Job category**:Education and Training**Campus**:Doornfontein Campus**Contract**:Permanent**Remuneration**:Market Related**EE position**:EE**Level**:Senior**Introduction** The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan...

  • Team Lead: Legal Services

    5 days ago

    Gauteng, South Africa Telesure Careers Full time

    Successfully implement all directives, policy and procedures according to the operational plan by providing support and sharing knowledge and skills to the team assigned to them to assist in achieving the required operational results. **Job Functions** Client Services,Legal **Industries** Insurance,Legal **Specification** Operations Management Supervise...

  • Financial Advisor

    3 weeks ago

    Gauteng, South Africa SanlamConnect Gauteng Full time

    **Financial adviser** At Sanlam, we are intent on bolstering our adviser footprint to better service neglected segments within the middle to affluent South African population. Sanlam is offering to prospective financial advisers a compelling opportunity join us to grow our adviser team. A wealth of resources and support will be available to ensure you are...

  • Financial Advisor

    1 week ago

    Gauteng, South Africa SanlamConnect Gauteng Full time

    **Financial adviser** At Sanlam, we are intent on bolstering our adviser footprint to better service neglected segments within the middle to affluent South African population. Sanlam is offering to prospective financial advisers a compelling opportunity join us to grow our adviser team. A wealth of resources and support will be available to ensure you are...

  • Service Manager

    1 week ago

    Gauteng, South Africa ASIE Personnel Full time

    **Service Manager** This role will include being Service Manager for Africa and South Africa, management of the entire service function within the company and overseeing the Service Department. You will also assist with Strategic and budget planning as well as overseeing and directly managing key accounts. The Service Manager will be an integral member of...

  • Financial Assistant R20 000 Krugersdorp

    4 days ago

    Gauteng, South Africa AIM Personnel Services Full time

    **FINANCIAL ASSISTANT - KRUGERSDORP - R20 000** **Salary**: From R20,000.00 per month Ability to commute/relocate: - Gauteng, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

  • Financial Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Gauteng, South Africa Afrizan People Intelligence (Pty)Ltd Full time

    **Financial Advisor** Remuneration package to be discussed Location: Gauteng, Cape Town & Remote To identify the long term (life) risk and give advice to clients on their life assurance needs using the limited architecture framework. To provide solutions for the client's long-term insurance and financial planning needs by regularly reviewing the client's...

  • After Hours Service Delivery Coordinator Team Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Gauteng, South Africa Teraco Full time

    PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Proactively identify roadblocks to high quality servicing and implement strategies to deliver the required level of service to the client, utilizing the on-site resources. Monitor and attend to all tickets related to the Service Delivery Co-Ordinator Role. Support any issues that may arise at other sites, that impact customer...

  • Chief Financial Officer

    1 week ago

    Gauteng, South Africa Foodbev Full time

    **Role purpose** The CFO is responsible for the strategic financial management of FoodBev SETA, ensuring sound financial planning, management, and reporting to support the organization’s objectives. The role involves managing financial risks, optimizing financial performance, and contributing to strategic decision-making processes. The CFO will ensure...

  • Software Development Technical Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Gauteng, South Africa Telesure Careers Full time

    **Job Functions** Information Technology **Industries** Insurance,IT - Information Technology **Specification** Technical Leadership and Direction Explain the local action plan to support team members in their understanding of what needs to be done and and how this relates to the technical and architectural standards decided upon and provide technical...