Do you want to be part of a new, fast-growing global company delivering the next generation of software solutions for the financial services industry?

As a spin-off from SAP (a market leader in enterprise application software), SAP Fioneer builds on a heritage of outstanding technology and a deep understanding of corporate and consumer demands. This gives us a head start to bring financial services to the next level with innovative software solutions and platforms. We help financial services businesses achieve speed, scalability, and cost efficiency through digital business innovation, cloud technology, and solutions that cover banking and insurance processes end-to-end.

SAP Fioneer is a global company with subsidiaries in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK, UAE, Canada, the US, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, Australia, India, and Singapore. Our rapid growth, great team and lean organization make SAP Fioneer a great place to accelerate your career!

About The Role

We are seeking a highly talented and results-driven Senior SDET to join our dynamic team in South Africa. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation testing frameworks that ensure the quality, resilience, and performance of our cutting-edge data platform. This is a unique opportunity to combine your expertise in software testing and quality assurance to help shape the future of enterprise-grade data products used by thousands of data teams worldwide.

Requirements

Proven experience in automated testing, including designing, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks
Strong programming skills in at least one language such as JavaScript, Java, or Python
Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks like Cypress.io, Playwright, or Selenium
Expertise in testing RESTful APIs and understanding of API automation best practices
Solid understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions)
Deep knowledge of QA methodologies, testing strategies, and quality best practices
Ability to create and manipulate test environments and generate relevant test data
Strong communication skills, collaborative mindset, and experience working within cross-functional teams
Analytical thinking, problem-solving mindset, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and continually improve the product tests
Design, refine, and enhance automation frameworks, tools, and test scenarios to increase testing efficiency and coverage
Collaborate closely with development and product teams to understand new features and technical debt, contributing to quality assurance from inception through deployment
Analyze test results, identify root causes of failures, and deliver insightful reports to stakeholders
Participate actively throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring quality is integrated at every stage
Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, scripts, and reports
Develop test environments and generate relevant test data to simulate production conditions
Promote best practices for automation, testing, and code quality within the team
Support continuous integration efforts by integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
Review developer deliverables from a product and quality perspective, providing constructive feedback

Nice-to-Have

Experience in cross-platform testing and distributed automation testing
Knowledge of systems architecture and performance testing principles
Proven ability to define clear acceptance criteria aligned with business needs

Benefits

Collaborative culture with smart people in a fast-growing company
Opportunity to shape the fast-changing financial services landscape
Flexibility to work and gain experience in different areas of the company as you grow your career
Fast-paced start-up culture with an experienced team, strong brand and an enviable customer portfolio
Competitive compensation package according to your level of expertise and skills