Quality Engineer at StandardBankGroup

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this Contract position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions by driving quality assurance initiatives, coordinating testing efforts, and championing best practices across our organisation. As a Quality Engineer, you will work collaboratively with development teams, stakeholders, and business partners to identify risks, resolve quality issues, and continuously improve our testing strategies and processes. • Coordinate and execute comprehensive testing activities, including test planning, test case design, and test execution across multiple projects and applications • Monitor, track, and report on defects, test status, and quality metrics to ensure transparent communication of the quality state to delivery teams and stakeholders • Design and implement automated testing solutions using industry-standard tools and frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage • Collaborate with development teams to identify, analyse, and resolve quality issues and blockers that impede the testing effort • Define and establish quality engineering standards, best practices, and testing approaches aligned with organisational objectives and IT strategic initiatives • Develop and maintain test environments and ensure the necessary tools and infrastructure are available for seamless test execution • Lead quality assurance initiatives and act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on testing strategies, risk assessment, and continuous improvement opportunities • Ensure alignment with modern engineering practices such as Agile, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development to maintain future-fit testing approaches • Participate actively in demonstrations and pilot activities with business teams to understand priorities and inform risk-based testing strategies • Mentor and support team members in quality engineering practices, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning • Escalate identified risks and quality concerns promptly, ensuring delivery expectations remain clear and achievable • Maintain detailed documentation of test results, quality reports, and acceptance criteria to support informed decision-making