
Senior Test Engineer at Ozow (Cape Town, South Africa)
Ozow· Cape Town, South Africa·
Job description
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Ozow is looking for a Senior Test Engineer with a mix of Automation and Manual skills. You will be working with a team of passionate technology professionals, developing with modern technologies, and solving tough problems.
You are an ideal candidate if you have:
- 7 + years job-related experience
- Proven experience with tools such as SoapUI, Selenium, JMeter, etc.
- Experience working within agile frameworks such as Scrum
- Exposure to load or performance testing
- ISEB or ISTQB Certification (Foundation) (Not negotiable)
- Must have a 3-year IT diploma or relevant degree
Your skills and experience
- Create and execute test plans within an agile environment
- Manage testing throughout the SDLC
- Map functional requirements to test cases
- Automate manual tests for applications
- Documentation and execution of acceptance, regression, functional and stress testing of the system
- Liaise with stakeholders to resolve test issues and application enhancements
- Risk-based testing and prioritisation
- Develop Software Test Specifications, test reports and validation protocols for unit, integration, and performance testing
- Review requirements, specifications, user documentation, and other projects documentation to assure the quality of the products and tests to be developed
- Ensure proper version control and configuration management
- Design and create test scripts to address areas such as software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability in preparation for implementation
- As a senior member of the team, the ability to provide mentorship and guidance is a must
Your skills and competencies
- You eagerly embrace change, absorb cross-functional skills, and connect ideas across disciplines to drive fresh thinking and innovation.
- Ability to initiate, develop, maintain and leverage outstanding relationships to influence a wide network, both inside and outside the company.
- A trailblazer who steps up, takes charge, and creates meaningful impact—those driven by performance and purpose to lead from the front and make a real difference every day.
- You thrive in collaboration, embrace inclusion, and bring a genuine curiosity for global cultures—valuing collective success over individual credit.
- Demonstrate strategic foresight, sound judgement, and the ability to make confident decisions under uncertainty, always working toward the best possible outcomes.
- You challenge norms, champion innovation, and constantly seek growth—for themselves, their team, and the solutions they build.
- You are a decisive doer—those who take initiative, follow through with confidence, and ensure results through courageous, hands-on leadership.
- We value optimism, agility, and the strength to persevere under pressure—balancing performance with positivity, even in challenging environments.
- You are driven, proactive individuals who take ownership, face challenges with grit, and consistently push for excellence—not just as participants, but as catalysts for success.
Interview process
During the interview process you will meet with the People team, the hiring manager, and relevant CSuite. Our process may include psychometric and technical assessments, giving you an opportunity to demonstrate your strengths, skills and potential beyond your CV and interview.
In office perks
- Healthy breakfast, lunches and snacks
- Monthly team connects
- On-site Barista
Perks for South African based employees
- Medical aid subsidy
- Group Risk Insurance
- Generous paid annual leave
- Birthday leave
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Mentorship programme
- Quarterly team building
- Community initiatives
- Access to cutting edge technology - Ozow Tech Stack
Our Employee Value Proposition
Join Ozow and become part of an elite force that challenges the ordinary and achieves the extraordinary. If you're driven to make an impact, embrace challenges, and seek unparalleled opportunities for growth, your journey starts here.
Compliance
As a fintech company, we prioritize data security, confidentiality, regulatory and compliance. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, we require individuals with a high level of integrity and trustworthiness to ensure adherence to financial regulations and industry standards. Given the sensitive nature of our work, all employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to ethical conduct in line with financial regulations and industry standards
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Why work at Ozow
- Culture & Values: Ozow promotes excellence, resilience, inclusivity, innovation, and wellbeing. The company describes itself as “fast-paced, agile, inclusive, passionate and driven” and encourages “bold pursuits without ego” ozow.com.
- Perks: Medical subsidy, group risk insurance, generous paid annual leave, birthday leave, mentorship programme, learning & development opportunities, monthly team connects, quarterly team building, healthy lunches & snacks (Cape Town & Johannesburg), on-site barista at Cape Town office, Ozow library and playroom ozow.com.
- Work Environment: Hybrid/office policy not explicitly stated, but roles are listed for Cape Town and Johannesburg. The Cape Town office features an on-site barista, library, and playroom – indicating a vibrant, in-office culture.
- Engineering & Growth: Active hiring for senior engineering roles (Data Engineer, Software Engineer, Test Engineer). Technical team makes up 21% of headcount. The company emphasises access to “cutting-edge technology” and a “growth mindset” – “you’ll be supported and pushed to achieve greatness” ozow.com.
- Mission-driven: Employees work on “meaningful, impactful work” that changes the payment landscape in Africa – a strong draw for purpose-driven talent.