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Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW

Take ownership and responsibility for the design and development of all aspects of automated testing along with creation, execution and maintenance of automated scripts

Prepare test automation strategy, approach, plan and test closure report

Automation effort estimation, scheduling and scope definitio

Improve process and quality via test and process automation: defining the right strategy and technology based on process and architecture assessment by engaging different roles and chapter leads

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Lead teams in daily activities which includes co-ordination with client team, project tasks, operation support tasks and support to managementProactively researches and assesses technology and industry trends, evaluating their possible value and applicability within our environmentInteract with POs and engineers, to clarify and break down user stories and defectsEnsure effective test execution by reviewing knowledge management activities, adherence to the organizational guidelines and processesImpart knowledge to Test Associates, Guide and motivate themShould be able to lead the automation integration across the squads/platforms and responsible for regression run at the end of each sprint and release.Responsible for unpacking the script issues and be able to quickly fix for continuous deliveryAlign test automation strategies, plans, and maintain automation test dataExecute automated tests and manage the resulting defect log through the point of defect fix validation.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.Automation, Performance, Cloud, Testing certifications would be advantaGE10+ years’ experience in test automation methodologies, framework design and development using commercial and open source tools

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Experience in Agile development methodologiesGood experience in Mobile Test Automation using Appium and Cloud Platforms like , Headspin, Browser stack etc.,Good Experience in Test Data Management process and techniquesStrong programming experience in Java, Selenium, API automation, Appium & SQLCoordinate with client lead and provide frequent status updates. Represent team in DSR,WSR and defect triage meetingsExperience in Atlassian tool sets like Jira, Confluence, GITHubKnowledge of working with CI/CD pipelines and jobs, involve in aligning the automation scripts to the pipeline.Experience in coordinating between various support groups for smooth delivery of projectEnsure the appropriate test environments and infrastructures are in place and kept up to dateIdentify and report to product teams questionable functions, performance concerns, and inconsistenciesContribute to accurate time estimates for automation test developmentConduct meeting with the business or development team to identify the scopeThorough understanding of business and the infrastructureCommunicating with business/development team regularlyResponsible for defining the overall test strategy and ensuring it aligns with project objectives.Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of test activities, ensuring proper resource allocation and tool usage.Managing defect tracking and coordinating with development teams to address issues.The Test Manager ensures that test environments are set up correctly and continuously monitors test progress, providing regular reports to stakeholders.Risk management and improving testing efficiency, including the implementation of automation.

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.

Responsible for overseeing the quality engineering strategy across multiple projects of the organisation.

ResponsibilitiesQuality Assurance Testing

Validate and interpret complex test data to evaluate and recommend the suitability of nonstandard materials or components.

Testing Information Technology (IT) Performance

Design and monitor the quality of website/applications software tests and respond to user emails to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance issues.

Quality Assurance Testing Design

Specify the design of quality assurance test methods and procedures and manage their development and validation, incorporating new technologies and meeting changing organizational, customer, and/or regulatory requirements.

Quality Management System

Identify, analyze, and evaluate the effectiveness of current policies and business processes that are in the scope of the quality management system (QMS); contribute to the design of the QMS; provide specialist quality management oversight to the drafting of new policies and procedures and the design of business processes; contribute to the quantification of the costs and business benefits of change.

Leadership and Direction

Communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the team; explain the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision, and values; motivate people to commit to these and to do extraordinary things to achieve local business goals.

Operational Compliance

Monitor and review performance and behaviors within area of responsibility to identify and resolve noncompliance with the organization's policies and relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct.

Continuous Improvement

Review existing operations in a major area of work and implement innovation processes to generate new ideas and ensure the required continuous improvement outcomes are delivered.

Budgeting

Develop and/or deliver budget plans with guidance from senior colleagues.

Performance Management

Manage and report on the performance of a substantial, diverse team; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports or project/account team members and hold individuals accountable for achieving them; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of team/personal objectives.

Organizational Capability Building

Use the organization's formal development framework to identify the team's individual development needs. Plan and implement actions, including continuing professional development specified by professional or regulatory institutions, to build their professional capabilities. Provide informal training or coaching to others throughout the organization in own area of expertise to enable others to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.

Skills

Adaptive Thinking, Change Management, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Executing Plans, Laboratory Testing, Policies & Procedures, Project Performance Management (PM), QA Methodologies, Regulatory Compliance Management, Report Review, Software Testing, Test Case Management

Competencies

Builds Effective Teams

Communicates Effectively

Ensures Accountability

Instills Trust

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Organizational Savvy

Plans and Aligns

Education

NQF Level 9 – Masters

Closing Date

16 January 2025 , 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.

Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process.

Please refer to the Old Mutual’s Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail. Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so.

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